Special Events Manager Jobs in Woonsocket, RI (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

The Role:
The Special Events Logistics Manager provides administrative support to the Sales Department, including Senior Sales Manager, Sales Managers and Logistics team; performs special projects as delegated by the Director of Sales.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for execution, servicing and detailing of assigned events once booked by the Special Events Department. They are to ensure a smooth and efficient process of an event from the SEO to the actual operation of the function. This position works closely with the Special Events Team in contract negotiations and servicing groups while being a liaison between Special Events and Operations team.

Responsibilities:
I. Essential Functions
Responsible for execution, servicing and detailing of assigned events once booked by the Special Events Department
Provides administrative support and assistance to the Special Events Sales Team
Distribution of all internal and external correspondence
Maintains all departmental files
Assists department team members with Information Systems support
Distribution of all internal and external correspondence
Maintains departmental files.
Assists all department team members with Information Systems support.
Coordinate all aspects of operational set-up and break down of events (equipment needs, rental needs,
and station set-up)
Coordinates with Production department on all production aspects needed for an event
Liaison between client and LN Team Members throughout Event.
Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific venue standard)
Conduct Event Pre-Shift with Operations Managers and communicate event specifics at Team Member Pre-Shift
Assures seamless transition for Client from Sales Department to Operations Manager during Event
Handle all aspects of the Special Event once the special event order (SEO) has been distributed
Client interaction; conducts site inspections and walk through with clients as requested by SM/DOS
Assist Sales Manager(s) as requested with special needs by the client
Participate in meetings such as the SEO Meeting and Production Meeting
Due to the nature of the hospitality industry; you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the venue
Maintain files in proper order after the (SEO) has been distributed

II. Accounting Functions
Process all deposits and payments in a timely manner
Track status of payments made for all events with Sales Mangers
Follow up on all accounts receivable and provide monthly update to Director of Sales and Business Manager
Verify Deposit / Payments tracking schedules with Sales Manager
Proper execution and completion of all post event paperwork: Party Recap Sheet, Captain's Report and Receipts
Responsible for proper settlement or payment on night of event with client and entering billing information into POS to generate a final guest check
Manage staff hours to ensure we are not exceeding our budget
Follow up on all accounts receivable and provide monthly update to Director of Sales and Business Manager

III. Staff Functions
Maintain supply of digital and print sales kits and collateral materials
Update sales kit inserts and menus as needed.
Collect and update digital content for event marketing
Generate a competitive analysis report on a quarterly basis
Special projects as assigned by Director of Sales
Distribution of final contracted SEO's to appropriate parties
Train all staff with regards to the proper techniques and etiquette for service
Produce weekly banquet summary for all events - includes number of team members and their time to scheduled and verify staffing was handled by Operations Manager

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:

3+ years of experience in hospitality, live events, venue operations, or event management, including

leadership experience.

Strong knowledge of event logistics, food and beverage operations, production coordination, and venue

management.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple large-scale events, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume

environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software (e.g., Caterease, Tripleseat, Delphi,

or similar).

Strong organizational, financial, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to build effective relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Written and verbal communication skills; time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

Preferred:
Point of Sales knowledge, preferably MICROS
Some college or college degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment:
Working environment is fast-paced, loud and stressful
Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of
Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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