Manager, Sports Events Jobs

The Manager of Sports Events drives the development of national properties, large-scale events, and important event initiatives in the region, creating points of difference and driving brand image. You will be a project leader, working with all key stakeholders to maximize the impact of major regional Sports event initiatives. Responsibilities include all elements of event execution, from creative development to concept, execution, and evaluation. You will collaborate with and provide direction and assistance to the local field teams to fully use all Sports properties and Red Bull partners in host markets. This includes informing goal setting, identifying key scenes and relationships, and guiding relevant initiatives following national and regional events that occur within the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• LEAD EXECUTION OF ALL REGIONAL SPORTS EVENTS Lead quality event execution and production for all region Red Bull Sports events Fiscally responsible for event budgets on assigned projects Identify and propose sites for event properties based on local market needs and expected ROI Develop project plan, oversee its execution, and lead the project team Oversee all elements of pre-planning and event execution Be the liaison between Red Bull and local authorities to secure all appropriate authorization Ensure information is spread between team members and partners Manage event budget You will work with Legal to construct contracts, puts contracts out for bid, assess the best proposals and negotiate best prices for all relevant partners/suppliers Sources and manages event production companies and oversees all event logistics Work with media agency on development of Above-the-Line strategies and execution Partner with region Communications team to maximize media outcome of important projects Work with Region Leadership and Santa Monica teams to inform region Sports Marketing strategy Work with Risk Management and Legal departments to facilitate all necessary agreements with outside parties according to Red Bull standards.
• SUPPORT PRODUCT ACTIVATION Work with local Brand Marketing and sales teams to develop activation plans that create relevance locally You will manage distribution of event collateral for region Work with Region Marketing Leadership and 3rd parties to develop new branding solutions for events
• SHARE BEST PRACTICES Participate in meetings such as Brand Marketing creative workshops and trainings to gather and share insights and align strategies Identify and share best practices across region Marketing team and Sports department Drive ROI with regional Communications team to ensure external communication (external) - includes creating and managing content distribution of local initiatives to relevant channels (viral, print, video)
• INFORM PLANNING Provide insights to Region Sports and Marketing leadership to inform business planning Responsible for creative development of future Red Bull events Support Senior Manager, Sports Marketing & Brand Marketing team in building quarter and business plans

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:

• Power to cultivate a team environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred or experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with relevant distribution outlets (all communication channels)
• English, additional languages an advantage
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite
• History of credible collaboration with local governments, demonstrating an understanding of local approval systems and regulations
• Find us creative and unique solutions for project execution
• Contract and negotiation skills - constructing and reviewing the most advantageous agreements with suppliers/external partners
• Experience managing budgets more than $400,000
• Plan and project management competencies
• Experience with TV and video production programming
• Foster meaningful dialogue and gain buy-in
• Knowledge of several sports and their respective scenes on a regional and national level
• Experience with event and project management
• 3+ years of relevant experience in event, project, team coordination, and budget management
• Creative mind with experience putting new ideas into practice and assessing results

• Benefits eligible
• Permanent
• Travel 40-50%

WHERE YOU'LL BE BASED
AtlantaGeorgia, United States
United StatesRed Bull North America
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