Seasonal Event Manager (April - December)

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Manage, deliver, and execute NFL Gameday Fan Experience(s) and NFL Germany Game Kickoff Event with operational excellence
• Manage day to day relationship with German event agency
• Manage relationship with NFL cross functional departments and integration of their key goals and business objectives
• Manage all partner integration at NFL fan events, including commercial activations, contractual requirements, content and branding
• Lead on all NFL fan event branding, managing the briefing, design, approvals, and installation process
• Support NFL merchandise operation across all NFL fan events and ensure effective communication and collaboration with partner Fanatics
• Oversight of food and beverage offering, working closely with NFL Head of Hospitality to agree price points and menus
• Lead entertainment programming and event run of show working closely with our NFL Game entertainment director on acts and screen content
• Fan event oversight of NFL wayfinding program

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ working within the sport and events industry
• Experience in managing and executing various large scale fan events
• Experience in managing multiple partners and agencies
• Ability to manage and track budgets up to the value of £1 million
• Outstanding stakeholder management
• An understanding of American Football
• German speaking preferable but not required

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with exceptional time management and efficient problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication and strong presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with ability to support and mentor junior members of the team
• Solid computer proficiency
• Great interpersonal skills, ability to build, maintain and manage key relationships with agencies, teams, partners, and suppliers
• Motivated, self-starter who demonstrates a positive attitude in challenging situations
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Takes accountability for actions and results
• Willingness to travel outside of the UK, work long hours and weekends when required

The right to work in the UK is essential to apply for this position.

Please send your CV, cover letter and salary expectations to the email provided.

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