Sr. Manager, Events and Hospitality
The Friedkin Group
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point.
- Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance.
- Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department.
- Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget.
- Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage.
- Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality.
- Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency. .
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand.
- Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P.
- Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security.
- Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders.
- Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space.
- Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets.
- Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred.