Events Manager Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT REVELXP

REVELXP is a premier sports hospitality company. We work with hundreds of college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences, including full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events and exclusive ticket packages. In addition to managing fan experience offerings, we also provide comprehensive hospitality solutions to our team and event partners with event staffing, event management, premium hospitality management and venue installations.

We are growing at a rapid pace and are looking for goal-oriented, purpose driven, high-energy individuals to join our team!

We created REVELXP to reimagine and redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion, drive attendance, and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands across the world. We believe that sports play a powerful, community building part in society and we work with the purpose of amplifying the social experience around gameday.

This is why jobs here at REVELXP offer countless ways to create memorable experiences - from hospitality to operations to revenue generation. Our fast-paced, fun environment is what helps us create true partnerships with the professional sports properties we work alongside. The REVELXP team seeks to grow with innovative self-starters who want to be a part of reshaping fan experiences across the nation. We operate along a core set of values that set us apart in how we work and who is a great fit for our team: service, entrepreneurship, and joy.

Position Summary

The Event Manager, Premium Experiences, is responsible for ensuring the highest level of event management success, including maintaining and acquiring venue partner relationships, managing expenses, and overseeing event staff operations and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee ideation, curation and execution of all marquee hospitality events for REVELXP, to ensure individual event goals are achieved. Events include, but are not limited to: Conference hospitality events; Bowl game hospitality events; College Football Playoff National Championships hospitality events; Other major sporting events around golf, baseball, etc.
• With assigned event staff, develop comprehensive plans and timelines for events, including: Design of venue/event layouts; Décor; Food and beverage planning; Staffing (volunteers, full-time, part time (as needed)); Talent and entertainment; Production timelines
• When necessary, assign/allocate, manage, advise, and develop a high performing team of events specialists who display expertise and leadership in event delivery.
• Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize and execute innovative event experiences, with a meticulous eye for detail in all aspects of event design- Including thematic décor, guest flow and experience.
• Conduct pre-event analysis to establish clear event goals, budget parameters, and risk assessments, ensuring all findings are incorporated in the overall event planning framework.
• Proactively identify potential operational challenges during the planning and implementation phases, coaching, and guiding the event execution on mitigation strategies to ensure seamless delivery.
• Manage event budget; partner with sales leadership team to establish budget for event and provide fiscal responsibility and oversight.
• Facilitate post-event debriefs and present post-event reports to executive staff, clients, or other stakeholders as needed.
• Provide creative vision and implementation oversight to hospitality staff for all new event and guest service initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain exemplary relationships with client and vendor partners and other event stakeholders.
• Negotiate vendor contracts within budgetary parameters.
• Ensure proper documentation related to insurance certificates and legal agreements for vendors.
• Develop and implement a training system for hospitality staff, including checklists, budget templates, best practices.
• Identify expense efficiencies that benefit the overall event portfolio.
• Travel regularly to events to ensure quality control and best practices are being upheld.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college.
• 3+ years managing hospitality events and/or premium services.
• A passion and ability to lead and serve others, as this is a primary function of this position.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently and as a team -- be a self-starter and collaborative, depending on situation and client needs.
• Strong organization, communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
• Able to develop and execute strategic plans that achieve both short- and long-term goals & objectives.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Experienced in managing numerous projects at once within a fast-paced environment; time management is key.
• Travel multiple times in most months (including some weekends and holidays) is to be anticipated.
• High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of company growth and process improvement.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, character, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
• Results-driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the company.
• Ability to manage and coach various levels of team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Preferred: Experience with graphic design platforms, such as Canva, with the ability to produce polished documents, compelling presentations and visually engaging event proposals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g. event materials, signage)
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
• Manual dexterity to handle event materials and technology
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor spaces
• Good visual acuity and attention to detail
• Ability to travel to event sites, including international, as needed

Work Environment

• Combination of office and on-site event environments
• Fast-paced conditions during live events
• Frequent interaction with clients, vendors, and large groups
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, or multi-day work assignments