ABOUT QUINT

Quint is the industry-leading provider of official ticket and hospitality packages to many of the world’s most prominent sports and entertainment events. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in six countries, Quint’s global footprint and proprietary technology platform continue to be the foundation of their exponential growth. Quint’s innovative programs enable partnership properties to expand fan experiences and corporate client entertainment opportunities in a way that reflects the quality and prestige of those brands. Quint has a portfolio of 15+ official property partnerships servicing over 90 events including: Formula 1, NBA, Kentucky Derby, MotoGP, ATP, Breeders Cup, Belmont Stakes and the NHL.

GUEST EXPERIENCE AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for the planning and on-site delivery of your function for up to 12+ events annually ranging from 200 to 12,000 guests per event beginning with event launch up to a year in advance of event date.
• Event planning includes (but is not limited to) and varies by your function:
• Physical and digital ticket management such as receiving, inventory checks, assigning seat locations, to distribution.
• Fulfillment of guest orders through an in-depth, multi-step process including building excel reports, generating shipping labels, interfacing with suppliers, quality control checks, packing and assembling parcels, detailed documentation, etc.
• Coordinating with the internal graphic design team to produce required assets such as credentials, signage, large format graphics, etc.
• Significant amount of scheduling and timeline management for both guests and staff across fulfillment, transportation, hotel check ins, tours, and experiences, etc.
• Vendor/supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing management for services such as: transportation, staffing services, gifts, etc.
• Ensuring goods and services are delivered in accordance with the contract.
• Obtaining appropriate permits, licenses, and contracts required to deliver the event.
• Providing information and collaborating with Guest Services and Guest Communications to ensure guests receive proactive and accurate information about their experience.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure execution aligns to internal requirements such as Event Programs Management, Marketing/Creative, Sales, Partner Management, and Product Management.
• Building and documenting plans into a standardized template to ensure successful on-site delivery with a focus on the guest experience including schedules/ROS, travel, staff assignments, staff training plans, guest movements, safety and security, etc.
• On-site delivery includes (but is not limited to) and varies by your function:
• Manage and support preparation and set-up activities such as overseeing vendors/suppliers, moving equipment, freight, setting up meeting and hospitality spaces, etc.
• Execute and/or lead documented plans for both back of house and guest facing activations such as staff training, package delivery and pick-up, hotel check in, transportation management, hospitality check in, experience and tour management, etc.
• Seamlessly adjust and communicate new plans when aspects to all required parties (on-site staff, guest services, guest communications, guests, etc.) do not go according to the original plan.
• Oversee vendor and supplier delivery to ensure contracted goods and services are delivered to the expected standards; work collaboratively to adjust as needed for a positive guest experience.
• Provide positive, engaging, and friendly service to all guests on-site paying close attention to surroundings and behaviors regardless of if we are “open.”
• Problem solve any guest complaints or issues directly before escalating the guest to the next person.
• Manage and support tear down activities such as overseeing vendors/suppliers, moving equipment, freight, meeting and hospitality space load out, etc.
• Identifying opportunities in all facets of the guest journey to improve the guest experience, create efficiency, and to otherwise elevate our services, processes, and interactions with guests.

WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS

• 4+ years’ progressive experience in event planning and management.
• Live/sporting events experience preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience leading people.
• Full-time, direct reports preferred.
• Direct experience managing budgets of at least 150K USD.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Excel, CRM software, and project management tools.
• Bi/multilingual preferred.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable making decisions in new or changing situations.
• Detail oriented and results driven.
• Innovative problem solving.
• Collaborative and comfortable building relationships.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Event Manager, your contribution to the organization will be to deliver an exceptional guest experience at established financial margins for your portion of events assigned under your umbrella and to support overall initiatives to deliver exceptional guest experiences at all events globally.

Your role will be in the logistics function:

• Logistics (ticketing and fulfillment, transportation, hotels, travel, tours, etc.)

Achieving this will require:

• Self-driven curiosity and initiative to learn our department, company, and event intricacies as well as existing systems, technology, and processes.
• Willingness and comfortable to ask questions and build relationships independently.
• High proficiency in time management, deadline management, and attention to detail.
• Thriving in an ever-changing, collaborative, team environment.

Performance will be evaluated on:

• Accuracy and timeliness of work completion for you and your report(s).
• Consistency in collaborating and supporting the global team.
• Direct report(s), peer, and manager feedback.
• Guest experience feedback for assigned functions.
• Financial delivery to budget for assigned functions.