POSITION: Senior Event Manager

DEPARTMENT: Event Services

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Event Services

FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt

Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $110,000 Annually

LEGENDS GLOBAL brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. The world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 450+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Los Angeles Convention Center located in the heart of vibrant downtown LA, the Los Angeles Convention Center is a leading venue for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. The center is committed to delivering excellent service and exceeding expectations for clients and guests at every event.

SUMMARY

The Senior Event Manager (SEM) will be responsible for overseeing and directing the day-to-day event management operation of the Los Angeles Convention. The SEM will also lead, direct, and develop the team of Event Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Event Managers through mentorship, continuously elevating department standards and delivering on established organizational goals.
• Responsible for planning and executing assigned events with a focus on the venue's largest, premier events.
• Ensure event specifications, floor plans, settlements, and other event communication are distributed are accurate, concise and within expected standards.
• Effectively communicate relevance and provide consultation on best practices based on the thorough knowledge of the Event Planning Guide and of industry standards. SEM strategically troubleshoots event challenges for solutions.
• Lead training courses and coaching sessions to develop Event Managers.
• Champion standard processes and consistent application of account management and diagramming software
• Conduct on-site client visits and meetings.
• Nurture two-way communication and strong alliance with LA Tourism & Convention Board, the City of LA, union labor, LAPD, LAFD, AEG, contractors, and other hospitality partners.
• Represents LACC at onsite meetings to coordinate event schedule, traffic flow, parking needs, and safety in the LA Live Entertainment District. Leads Weekly Events Review Meeting (WERM)
• Develop and implement a comprehensive department manual and leads training in all event management functions.
• Temporarily assumes responsibilities of the VP, Event Services, as needed.
• Complete special projects assigned by the VP, Event Services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to effectively plan, execute and troubleshoot trade shows, conventions, consumer shows, and other large events.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must have the ability to manage both fiscal and ancillary resources.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule the work of others.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Required variable work schedule such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to multitask in demanding, highly active situations.
• Knowledge of building policies, city codes, and fire codes as they pertain to event management.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A minimum education level of: Associate of Arts/Sciences Degree (2-year), Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree Preferred
• Area of Study: Business, Hospitality or Venue Management
• Years of related work experience: 5-7 years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Venue Profession (CVP)
• Certified Exhibition Manager (CEM)
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
• Working knowledge of Ungerboeck, iPlan, AutoCad or similar software
• Competency in Microsoft Office suite
• Previous management experience in a convention center venue

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must frequently use a keyboard/computer screen for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 20 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to large public/private gatherings indoors/outdoors. Employees may be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain situations. Employees must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate in office setting and moderate to high during events.

This is an onsite position that requires in-person collaboration with multiple departments and coverage of events from start to finish.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

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