Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation - transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.
Responsibilities
The Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and measurement of hospitality programs, serving as the day-to-day client lead, while also contributing to the professional growth of their direct report(s).
30% - Account and Project Management
Responsible for the management of consumer events and hospitality programs serving as the day-to-day communications lead with clients, inter-agency teams, partners and vendors
Develop execution plans that are delivered on time, within budget and held to the highest standards, with support from Director
Detailed oversight and delegation of program components including communications, production, hospitality (accommodations, transportation, dining, gifting, etc.), staffing and measurement.
Oversee the financial aspects of programs, including internal financial processes and the development and reconciliation of budgets
Review all client-facing materials to ensure quality, consistency and timeliness
Identify and manage outside vendors associated with executing the overall projects/events
20% - Strategic Planning
Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop program enhancements (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box)
Leveraging independent research and industry insights to think more strategically about client's industry, brand and product offerings
Champion creative ideas with clients by developing clear, polished client presentations to sell-in concepts and recommendations
20% - Relationship Management
Build trusted rapport with clients, inter-agency teams, partners and vendors by managing overall relationships, expectations and troubleshooting any conflicts that may arise
Keep Director updated on the status and timing of deliverables, client and team health
20% - Staff Development
Manage the professional development of each direct report
Set career development goals, track performance, and hold team members accountable
Work with team members to improve skill sets and remove barriers to effectiveness
Provide ongoing performance feedback
Identify training needs for improved performance
Contribute, build and maintain positive and dynamic culture across the agency, inclusive of team-building efforts and social activities
10% - Business Development
Build proficiency with clients' business to uncover new areas of opportunity for agency support
Demonstrate knowledge of client industries and experiential landscape to bring new opportunities in the marketplace to clients
Support general agency new business efforts with research, strategic solutions, insights and concept development
Requirements
Passionate about live experiences with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
An innovative thinker able to translate creative ideas into persuasive client and new business presentations
Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
Proven leader with experience managing/training junior team members
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, able to manage workload with minimal oversight or revisions to work
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)
6+ years of event marketing experience at an agency, team, league or brand with a proven performance record
Advanced understanding of hospitality programs and consumer event planning
Ability to set priorities, demonstrate proactivity and assume a leadership role for assigned work
Experience in document writing including status reports, recaps, industry/competitive analysis
Confidence building and managing budgets
Experience managing a staff of no less than two (2) team members
Experience working across organization and interfacing with a variety of stakeholders
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registra
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options