Managing Director – Event Operations

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $85k - $110k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🎪 Events

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Metropolis Technologies

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

10,000+ employees

Founded 2017

🏨 Hospitality

📦 Logistics

💼 Consulting

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $500M Series D - Metropolis on 2025-11

Hospitality • Logistics • Consulting

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📋 Description

• Communicate with the VP to ensure they are fully informed of relevant facts and pertinent issues related to staff, clients, vendors, and projects • Collaborate with the VP to build a growth plan supporting the development of each staff member • Design and implement an effective communication and management model to support business objectives • Educate peers, clients, and staff on event operations • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Lead and manage special projects and initiatives assigned by the VP • Oversee, review, and manage projects and employee and contracted staff • Review operations plans and revise them to meet evolving opportunity requirements • Ensure contracted resources are facilitated according to company and client guidelines • Ensure a documented and client-agreeable change order process is in place and used • Confirm incident reporting procedures are followed and collaborate with the Risk Department • Ensure after-action review processes, case studies, and project metrics are completed • Review and manage project profitability and forecast budgets • Review and amend project budgets during and after events with project staff and the Controller • Forecast budgetary changes for annual projects • Cultivate additional revenue opportunities with existing clients • Secure client endorsements and referrals • Solicit new business opportunities • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and controls • Support and promote company values • Deliver presentations to stakeholders and partners

🎯 Requirements

• College Degree with a focus in finance, sports administration, business administration or related field strongly preferred • 12+ years of experience working in special events, venues or related fields • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders • Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time • Lives within 60 miles of a major US airport • Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current address and acceptable driving record • Strong presentation skills • Strong computer skills • Strong collaboration skills and focus on team success • Ability to directly and indirectly manage staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth • Ability to form and lead internal teams, providing training and mentorship as needed • Ability to thrive in an environment that requires both planning and execution • Understanding of fundamental business principles and budgeting • Problem solving skills with an eye for the details • Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement • Ability to create, develop, and own an events calendar; defining cadence, formats, and goals • Ability to manage budgets, work plans, external agencies, and vendors, including complex events, assigning appropriate staff and resources, and executing personally

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible spending accounts • Long-term disability insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Accident insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off