Director of Events & Lifestyle
Accor
- Marrakech
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- This person will act as the liaison between client and all venue departments, partners and stakeholders to maximize operational efficiency through collaboration and communication.
- Responsible for administering all event planning with the client and venue stakeholders throughout the entire event process for assigned events, from advancement to being on-site for load-in through load out.
- Responsible for administering all event planning with the client and venue departments including, but not limited to, staging, lighting and sound, client seating, and client staffing requirements.
- Generate and maintain budgets with timely updates throughout the event process through constant analysis and attention to detail. Track costs against budget for settlement with internal and external clients
- Offer support to the administrative and management team located in the market while finding efficiencies and identifying best practices through policy and protocol guidelines.
- Work with outside agencies to ensure work rules, jurisdictions, codes, and policies are maintained.
- Troubleshoot event day issues and be highly responsive to emergencies in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
- Oversee transition from day of event activities to the load out of all equipment for assigned events.
- Evaluate quality of client and guest experience through observation and responding to feedback.
- Collaborate with venue GM throughout the show to ensure an exceptional client and guest experience.
- In tandem with production team, oversee load-in and installation of equipment by defined deadlines in venues.
- 8-10 years working experience in Live Event Production Management with direct responsibility for supervising and directing staffs across a wide range of operating functions in a changing environment.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of nights, weekends & holidays.
- Technical knowledge surrounding production specific items involving but not limited to rigging and engineering review, power provisions, industry standard safety protocols, local regulations, and processes.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with both financial and operational implications across departments and venues in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Experience creating and maintaining event budgets and preparing financial information for event settlements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of general building codes & fire safety.
- A general knowledge of culture, sports and other relevant topics and a willingness to learn about live entertainment.
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail
- On the operational side, have a track record of significant experience of strategic events marketing and communications in a global corporate or agency environment, preferably with invitation-based events.