Event Manager

About the role

• POSITION: Event Manager
• DEPARTMENT: Event Services
• REPORTS TO: Director of Events
• FUNCTIONAL REPORTS TO: GM
• FLSA STATUS: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt
• RANGE: $60,000

Legends Global is the world's leading venue management and services company, connecting people through the power of live experience. As the world's most trusted venue manager, we have a global reach that is unmatched in our industry. Our expertise and experience tailor all the resources we have accumulated to deliver the localized solutions that create the places where communities come together, celebrate, and thrive

Job Summary

The Event Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of events at Target Center. This role serves as a primary liaison between clients, promoters, internal departments, vendors, and other event stakeholders to ensure events are executed safely, efficiently, and at a high level of service.

The Event Manager oversees event logistics from advance planning through load-out, ensuring contractual requirements, operational needs, financial considerations, and facility standards are effectively communicated and executed.

Essential Duties

Other duties may be assigned.

• In conjunction with the Events Team, advance Target Center games/private events/shows (e.g. review concert riders) with clients, communicate event requirements to all departments, and ensure all pre-event requirements have been met.
• Serve as primary point of contact and on-site facility representative during pre-rigs, load-ins, events, and load-outs
• Lead event advance planning and develop event-related materials, estimates, floor plans, and other operational documents.
• Coordinate I.A.T.S.E. Stagehand labor calls based on event requirements
• Prepare, communicate, and manage event estimates and settlements
• Communicate with promoters/clients to obtain necessary technical requirements for developing and executing a plan to create diagrams, fulfill riders, conduct advances, schedule and supervise labor calls, and process equipment orders for events
• Maintain positive communication and serve as a venue resource for clients, up to and including the event day.
• Communicate and delegate event specifics to affected departments.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year)
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of related work experience
• Must be highly organized, resourceful, quick learner, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Ability to maintain positive rapport and strong relationships with internal and external (e.g. clients/tenants) customers.
• Ability to lead a team or resources involved with event set-up
• Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work independently to accomplish work objectives, as well as in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet work objectives, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Frequent moving about, including stairs.
• Ability to lift/push/pull or otherwise move up to 15 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

• Experience in Live Entertainment Events
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with concert production and union labor