Event Manager
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Harley-Davidson Museum - Milwaukee WI
Salary: 60000
Other Forms of Compensation: N/A
Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.
About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes Levys diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues zoos and cultural institutions theaters and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl Grammy Awards US Open Tennis Tournament Kentucky Derby and NHL MLB NBA NFL and MLS All-Star Games.
Working within a collaborative highly cross-functional team environment the 1903 Event Manager with Levy at the Harley-Davidson Museum is an important team leader in planning and delivering exceptional and memorable client and event guest experiences that will last a lifetime.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Proactive and responsive communication and planning with internal team client and vendors to ensure smooth and successful event and positive client and guest experience leading up to during and post event.
- Participate in and hosts client site visits and walk throughs.
- Build strong relationships with internal cross-functional team and external sources to learn about and upsell event enhancement offerings to event clients.
- Partnering with management and event stakeholders to develop clear and detailed event and floor plans to ensure a successful event.
- Manage event communication to appropriate stakeholders including but not limited to event files for use by operations schedule of events and final Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
- Preparation and active participation in management and weekly Event Venue Planning and BEO meetings with operations and culinary to ensure alignment of event expectations.
- Vendor coordination scheduling load in and load out times for all external vendors.
- Main on-site point of contact for clients and vendors proactively working to understand and manage client expectations leading up to and during event.
- Collaborate with banquet management to ensure a high level of operational satisfaction on behalf of the client to include assisting in an operational capacity as needed.
- AV set-up and on-site assistance with client point of contact to assure a smooth operation.
- Analyze event trends and client needs to enhance overall event experience.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:
- 2 years in a client facing and event coordination and execution role
- Hospitality or Business Degree preferred but not required
- Experience working on planning and executing major events (corporate weddings social receptions education galas etc.)
- Team leadership mentoring and coaching
- High level of computer literacy to include Microsoft Office tools
- Proficiency or familiarity with event management software tools such as Infor Reserv a plus
- Passion for hospitality food and customer satisfaction
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills
At Levy team family. And well always take care of family learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.For positions in Washington State Maryland or to be performed Remotely click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable acccommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history) in a manner consistent with all applicable federal state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group North America is a family of companies building experiences for all of our customers.
