Executive Event Strategist

2 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Houston First Full time
About the Role

Houston First is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Executive Event Strategist to lead our team in providing logistical support for the planning and execution of various event-related activities. This role encompasses citywide site inspections, familiarization visits, special events, hospitality events, advisory boards, partnership events, sponsorships, pre-promotion events, key industry trade shows, marketing initiatives, tourism, and people and culture initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with each department to strategically plan, support, and deliver events that align with the organization's mutual goals and objectives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in management experience, along with at least 8 years of hospitality experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists the VP, Event Services with planning and executing Houston First Events
  • Assists the VP, Event Services with preparing budget, business plan, and objectives for the department
  • Partners with Live Events Director, direct Event Services and Live Events in event assignments to maximize resources and leverage appropriate roles and responsibilities
  • Develops programs and event plans; budgets; leads production, entertainment, and services teams; and manages partner vendors and subcontractors
  • Reviews and reconciles monthly Events Services expenditures
  • Reviews budgets, and financial commitments to clients and monitors allocation
  • Assists the VP and Sr. Manager with assigning projects to event services managers
  • Conducts weekly staff meetings and reviews project plans, timelines, and deliverables for upcoming event activities
  • Reviews and approves administrative items, i.e., travel authorizations, expense reports, collateral requests, purchase orders, etc.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 5 years of management experience, along with at least 8 years of hospitality experience
  • Strong computer literacy with ability to use programs such as MS Word and Excel
  • Proven team leader with a prominent level of energy and motivation
  • Coaching and counseling skills
  • Outstanding oral, written, and listening communication skills
  • The ability to motivate and inspire teams to produce consistent and quality work
  • Understanding, yet persuasive and decisive when dealing with others both inside and outside the organization
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Work Environment
  • No major sources of discomfort; normal office environment
  • Ability to work weekends, evenings, and nights regularly
  • Extra hours are required occasionally to meet deadlines or work events
  • Ability to travel to local/tradeshows/conventions/conferences/training and development (less than 20% of the year)


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