Event Manager - U.S. Bank Stadium

POSITION: Event Manager

DEPARTMENT: Events

REPORTS TO:   Director of Events

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

SALARY: $65,000-$75,000/year

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

SUMMARY

The Event Manager provides professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of assigned events of all sizes within the facility and on facility property. This role will monitor the logistics of these events, and all event coordination tasks after events are booked through the conclusion, by performing the following duties:

VENUE INFO

U.S. Bank Stadium, owned by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With over 66,000 seats, this state-of-the-art facility hosts a dynamic range of events, including the Minnesota Vikings, concerts, family shows, college and high school sporting events, conventions, trade and consumer shows, community events, corporate meetings, receptions, private celebrations, and guided tours. Since opening in July 2016, U.S. Bank Stadium has hosted 2,000 events with over 10.3 million guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events and looks for opportunities to promote all features/services of the stadium to increase profitability.

• Guides clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies and procedures.

• Coordinates activities with the various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events.

• Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to event timelines for department staffing confirmations, meeting room set-up specifications, tour request finalization and technical needs confirmations.

• Prepares cost estimates and final billing.

• Serves as primary liaison between clients and facility departments.

• Supervises event day staff and oversees all aspects of facility operations related to assigned meetings and/or events.

• Coordinates activities with various service contractors, City service providers and external entities as needed for assigned meetings and/or events.

• Works collaboratively with and provides clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to Stadium departments.

• Assists and seeks efficiency in scheduling operational set-ups and strikes to provide and remove equipment or service needs and increase profitability.

• Monitors and supervises facility set-up and strike when necessary.

• Assists in training event services staff.

• Monitors events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events.  Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems. Provides recommendations for process improvements within facility offerings.

• Attends appropriate planning, organization and other event and facility meetings in support of facility operations.

• Researches, reviews, and recommends equipment, materials and supplies required in providing event services and planning.

• Serves as manager on duty as required.

• Assumes supervisory duties when Director of Events is unavailable.

• Additional job duties as assigned by the Director of Events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:          

The position has supervisory responsibility overseeing on-site event staff as needed based on the event. The Event Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends