POSITION:  Event Manager  

DEPARTMENT:  Operations 

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager 

FLSA STATUS:  Salaried Exempt  

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. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! 

THE ROLE 

Fishers Event Center has an excellent and immediate opening for an Event Manager. The Event Manager provides professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility. The Event Manager also monitors the logistics of events, and all event coordination tasks after events are booked through the conclusion of the event.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Oversees all aspects of facility operations related to events 

Meets with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events 

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

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

Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details 

Prepares cost estimates and monitors final billing 

Provides clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments 

Assists in scheduling operational set-ups to provide equipment or service needs 

Monitors and supervises facility set-up when necessary 

Assists in training Event Services staff 

Serves as primary liaison between clients and facility departments 

Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events. Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems 

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

Serves as Manager on duty as required 

Performs related duties and special projects as assigned  

Other duties as assigned 

Education and/or Experience       

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is preferred or equivalent professional experience 

Minimum of 2 years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility which services conventions, exhibits, trade and consumer shows, athletic events, concerts, sales meetings, food and beverage functions etc. in an arena, stadium, or theater 

Excellent verbal and written skills needed 

Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services and equipment for a similar facility 

Experience with using Microsoft Office 

Skills and Abilities              

Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills 

Exceptional written and verbal skills 

Ability to prioritize multiple projects  

Demonstrate problem-solving and communication skills 

Supervisory experience required  

Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic 

Ability to utilize CAD or other event layout platforms 

Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management 

Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends and holidays 

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 accommodations 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 move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events. 

NOTE: 

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.   

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.