Director, Event Development
Columbus Crew SC
Application Deadline Ended
Apply by Ended 7/25/2023
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No Longer Accepting Applications
Location
Columbus, OH, USA
Job Description
Job Description- Establish, build and proactively maintain positive relationships with event organizers, promoters, agents, managers, industry representatives and other venue booking personnel.
- Actively contact event organizers/agents/promoters for potential events and submit offers and/or deal terms while coordinating availability of venues.
- Remain current on industry developments, touring artist availability and trends.
- Prepare, track and maintain proformas, estimates, contracts and agreements for all events.
- Serve as the primary liaison between event personnel and internal Crew departments, including but not limited to Marketing, Ticketing, Stadium Operations, Legal, Finance and Communications.
- Collaborate to create secondary events and festivals at Crew properties.
- Attend industry conferences, networking events and meetings as required to build relationships for future opportunities, in addition to cold-calling and lead generation to generate new business.
- Ensure settlements for assigned events are created and executed in a timely fashion. Work closely with the Finance Department to judiciously execute settlements and payments for all events.
- Organize and maintain all event files in an accurate, comprehensive fashion for club leadership.
- Track status of contracts, payments, expenses and invoices.
- Assist with preparing event budgets and long-term strategic plans.
Qualifications Required
Qualifications Required- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven success working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and ability to balance ever-changing priorities.
- Mindset that building and maintaining relationships throughout the industry and with clients is essential for success in the role.
- Ability to assess situations and problem-solve to find effective solutions should challenges arise.
- Walking throughout the stadiums and stadium grounds.
- Being a team player who proactively assists in the success of events, including when tasks fall outside of the standard job description.
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Columbus Crew Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the league's Eastern Conference and began play in 1996 as one of the ten charter clubs of the league.
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Columbus Crew Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the league's Eastern Conference and began play in 1996 as one of the ten charter clubs of the league.
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