Description

Spy Ninjas HQ is looking for an Event Manager to add to our growing team of managers!! 

Event Manager Salary: $50,000 Annually Plus Commission

Must have the ability to work weekends and holidays

Must have a proven sales record of creating revenue for similar venues

About us:

Spy Ninjas HQ brings the wondrous experience of social media to life by immersing guests in an active gamified world of rides, puzzles, missions, and non-stop adventure for all ages, empowering players to BE THE GAME. Spy Ninjas HQ is a brand new family entertainment center. Spy Ninjas HQ is a brand new first of its kind family entertainment center in Las Vegas based on “Spy Ninjas” - the hit family-friendly YouTube series, which has over 44 million subscribers and 15 billion views across multiple branded channels. The park will feature the best in virtual reality, multi-level escape rooms, climbing walls, a trampoline park including dodge ball, over 100 arcade games, ax throwing lanes, and much more! Spy Ninjas HQ is now hiring for its Attraction Agents to be a part of its opening. 

Check it out for yourself: https://www.spyninjashq.com/

The benefits:

• Competitive salaries with ample room for career growth.
• 10 days of Paid Time Off, plus floating holidays to be used as you choose.
• Several medical plans with company contribution to suit you and your family’s needs, plus dental and vision options.
• 401(k) plans so you can invest in your future.
• Several voluntary plan offerings including accident and illness.
• 40% Discount on all food and beverage offerings at the theme park for you and your guests when not working. 
• Free Action Passes to the park for all team members including immediate family members.
• Percentage discount on all retail merchandise and adventure passes for all team members.

At Spy Ninjas HQ, we are passionate about finding exceptional people and helping them to grow and develop with us.

If you are up for the challenge of a management position at a new amusement park, in a brand new family entertainment center in Las Vegas, then read on.

The role:

The Event Manager is responsible for coordinating, planning, and conducting the execution of a variety of activities and events within a designated budget. The event manager will research, plan, and manage events and promotions for the theme park. This position will work closely with upper management to develop and implement strategies around special events to activate property wide initiatives and maximize the calendar year for all spaces to be occupied with special events. The event manager will be directly responsible for selling space inside the theme park to customer groups, manage partnerships, and soliciting and generating business. 

• Promote, market, and enhance supplier brands as well as to represent the Company favorably
• Plan and execute special events in which the company is involved ensuring highest standards of protocol, social etiquette, and social responsibility using programmatic themes and innovative approaches
• Develop and maintain relationships with event owners, trade partners, contractors, facilities, hotels, and food & beverage personnel, exhibitors, associations, suppliers, partners, and internal/external customers
• Negotiate contracts and conducts all logistical preparation for events including but not limited to: food and beverage, catering, venue selection, theme décor, Audio-visual, promotional materials, lodging, transportation, entertainment, set-up, and clean-up
• Work closely with a variety of Company employees from entry level to executive management as related to products for all events
• Oversee and maintain event budgets based on approved funding
• Provides a recap of all event activities and provides insight into successes
• Manage hourly and temp events staff for assigned event areas regarding scheduling, training, mentoring as well as continuous feedback.
• Directly manage specific work groups to contribute to the success of events including schedules, coaching, recruiting, and payroll oversight
• Attending assigned events to oversee execution and provide event support.
• Collaborate with other events and promotions team members to create post event reports and summaries with recommendations on items for enhancement to ensure continual improvement.
• Ensure assigned promotions and event assets and collateral are updated and displayed correctly throughout property.
• Create event and promotion fact sheets, welcome letters and distribute to key departments throughout the theme park
• Use personal devices/cellular phones for job related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Ensure departmental practices are compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Our perfect candidate has:

• Minimum of three years experience in comparable events within a high-volume events business.
• Minimum of three years experience in a sales environment with a proven track record of building revenue.
• Keen ability to manage events in a high-volume environment with an emphasis on outstanding customer service.
• A personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty and integrity, and a strong ethical approach in all decisions and actions.
• Ability to apply a high level of commercial acumen to all aspects of strategic planning and execution of sales strategy including in the face of market shifts and evolving competitive landscape.
• Must have meticulous attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, project management skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to succinctly communicate verbally and in writing and provide clear direction and updates.
• A fearless attitude towards hitting sales targets and a determination for helping the team to succeed with a team first mentality.
• Must possess a strong desire to work in a team first environment.