Stadium Events Manager

Job Summary

• Manage all non-regular season events including, but not limited to, concerts, football, meetings, private events, preseason tournaments, and international friendlies.    


• Prospect, establish, research and close event sales leads through, prospecting, appointments and networking.


• Coordinate service needs with outside vendors and internal departments as needed for the execution of a successful event.  


• Meet or exceed weekly/monthly sales and prospecting goals.


• Work closely with and collaborate with various departments to achieve revenue goals.


• Create and develop new business by regularly responding to incoming external and internal inquiries, pitching new prospects through external appointments, and phone prospecting and tours.


• Maintain high level of customer service to existing and new clients
• Represent the Club at various networking and community events to promote the Stadium and generate new business.


• Maintain accurate records in support of sales efforts as defined by the organization.


• Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events.


• Assist with the completion of pre-event financial estimates.


• Assist with the completion of post-event settlements.


• Function as a liaison between stadium clients and stadium staff.


• Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed.


• Proven successful experience of managing large sport events.  


• Collaborate with general counsel to draft, negotiate, and execute event contracts.


• Create and maintain event feedback to increase and exceed client expectations.


• Engage and maintain   


• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 1-3 years of sales and experience in professional or collegiate sports is preferred.


• Minimum 2-4 years of event management experience in professional or collegiate sports, soccer is preferred.


• Strong knowledge of both domestic and international soccer markets is required.


• Bilingual skills a plus.


• Computer skills: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is preferred.


• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.


• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.


• Ability to work well on a team and independently.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.


• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.


• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.


• Strong business acumen skills 


• Experience in the Florida marketplace preferred but not necessary