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Job description
Event Operations Director - Luxury Sports Travel Industry
Location: Houston, Texas (Candidates MUST currently reside in the Greater Houston area)
Role: Full-Time
Compensation: $65,000 and up based on experience + performance bonus
Contact: Jennifer
On-Line Assessment: To be considered for the job you MUST complete our on-line Assessment:
On Point Events is a luxury sports travel company providing travel packages and experiences at iconic sporting events worldwide.
The Event Operations Director is responsible for planning, managing and executing large sports travel programs from conception to completion, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients.
Responsibilities
Planning: Research and source hotels, transportation providers and venues
Negotiate contracts and competitive rates with vendors
Identify where to dine, unique things to do and see in the cities where the events are located
Discover additional day trips clients can experience near the events
Managing: Manage all operations, event logistics, budgets and profitability for our sports travel programs
Recruit and manage on-site, contract support staff
Develop customized travel itineraries for each client
Manage vendors and clients
Monitor web presence and update all marketing materials
Executing: Serve as on-site / on-call coordinator (face of the company) for each event, supporting both clients and vendors
Manage all aspects of the clients' travel experience
Work directly with hotels, vendors, clients and on-site staff to ensure smooth execution of all program elements
Maintain up-to-the-minute knowledge of event schedules and potential changes
Problem solve any issues as they arise in real time
Qualifications
HIGHLY organized and VERY detail oriented – This is a MUST!
Able and willing to travel to events domestically and internationally and stay for extended periods of time (occasionally up to 1 month) as needed for certain events. A current US passport is required
Minimum of 5 years related working experience (example - Destination Management Company or similar) and proven B2C client-facing skills are required.
Self-confident and able to take control of a situation and take action to resolve quickly
Ability to operate in fast paced environments with a lot of moving parts
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time in an organized manner
Track record of working 100% from home (and enjoy it)
Have the energy and drive to work long hours, when necessary, to reach event deadlines
Strong technical skills: MS-Dynamics (CRM), MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, MS-Word
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Houston-based position where most work is performed from your home office
Monthly in person team get together and 1-on-1 lunches with team members required
Full-time position
Compensation $65,000 and up based upon experience + performance bonus
Paid: 10 vacation days, 5 sick days and 8 national holidays
Additional paid time off for working weekends/extended durations during program delivery
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Events Services and Spectator Sports
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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