LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops, and a warm welcome at every turn.

THE ROLE

As the Manager of Event Programming, you will have the opportunity to refine and build the events program within Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera.  You will help define our event strategy and own scaled planning and execution of the program to inspire memorable experiences. You will manage the end-to-end events program and create experiences that exceed our audiences’ expectations, connect with our community, and drive revenue to our onsite businesses. Work with on-site management and serve as a liaison with performers, activations and rental companies and perform other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Director of Sales at The Rock at La Cantera.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for specific event priorities, including creating re-occurring monthly events and singular events that deliver against stated objectives, establishing timelines, tracking, and reporting, maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
• Lead and coordinate the planning, and implementation of an annual calendar of public events, pop-ups, and private company culture events.
• Responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the Ticketmaster platform for all concert and ticketed events.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales to establish strategies and objectives for plaza activations.
• Manage a robust annual event calendar.
• Work with Marketing Manager to establish marketing budget and promote upcoming events.
• Collaborate with Director of Sales to maintain a detailed and dynamic budget for public events with aggressive revenue goals and financial forecasts. Specifically concentrating on how to maximize revenue and minimize costs, while maintaining an on-brand experience.
• Set measurable goals and key performance indicators for public events.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the cultural events landscape, staying informed on local, national, and international event trends.
• Lead identification of and communication with partners for event sponsorships 
• Build strong relationships with event partners and vendors in the San Antonio area.
• Develop partnership with our onsite restaurant, Roca & Martillo, enhancing our ability to feature events which drive revenue to them.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and partners, optimizing value for the client.
• Monitor event and partnership performance, utilizing data to drive continuous improvement and business growth.
• Ensure all events and partnerships align with the client’s commitment to safety, security, and a high-quality experience.
• Serve as the active on and offsite point of contact for all public-facing events.
• Performs a variety of follow up duties after an event; finalizes evaluation questions and conducts post-event evaluations, prepares financial report and detailed event summary.
• Ability to understand logistical aspects of concerts to include artist relations, ticket sales and operational setup.
• Ability to work long, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University is desirable. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with demonstrated success in event programming, concert management, and large robust events calendars for public facing events.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University is preferred.
• A minimum of (3 - 5) years of experience in event planning and partnership development.
• Proven record of accomplishment of development and implementation of a multi-year events strategy that has produced year-over-year growth.
• Knowledge of effective event planning, including program content, timelines, budgets, approvals, milestones, deadlines, logistics, and post-event reporting.
• Program management and planning skills, with ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple activities.
• Expertise in planning, leading, and executing two hundred events per year.
• Collaborator with proven ability to work together within complex organizations and build relationships with external constituencies.
• Apply project management techniques and best practices to event planning, program development, training development and related functions.
• Entrepreneurial, purposeful, and able to maintain a sense of grace under pressure.
• Passion for creating engaging and memorable experiences.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong creative, analytical, persuasive, and organizational skills.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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