Specialist, Hospitality Activation
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description
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The Best Players Need the Best People.

* This position will work with Activation Services and tournament teams to manage successful on-site implementation of catering services, both concessions and hospitality as well as implement on-site OMP activations that engage with catering. Includes, but not limited to, on-site pouring (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) pouring partners, other OMP vendors and partners that engage and are showcased through catering relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business or related field

  • Minimum 3 years related experience in marketing, events and/or experiential programs; sports entertainment, sponsorship, or agency experience a plus

  • Strong understanding and comprehension of industry leading event and experiential programs

  • Ability to travel internationally

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Activation Program Oversight

  • Comprehend PGA TOUR corporate partner experiential objectives and build strategic tournament solutions
  • Manage client activation services process including discovery conversations, planning process, program build, vendor management, onsite implementation and success measurement
  • Establish process and cadence with clients in advance of activations, including weekly status calls, project management and post-event recaps
  • Lead execution of first-class tournament programs, which may include operational build-out of brand experience, technology integration, collateral and fan engagement activities
  • Build a specialized Activation Services offering to be socialized and presented to new and existing corporate partners as an emerging incremental revenue source
  • Serve as an extension of the tournament & corporate partnerships team on-site at tournaments for clients to service any needs and strengthen relationships for future revenue growth
  • Oversee weekly communication and coordination with department and sponsor; manage metrics to identify areas of concern or growth

Championship Management Catering / Sponsorship

  • Assist with the management and planning of food and beverage services across Championship Management
  • Manage process and cadence with caterer(s) in advance of tournaments, including planning calls, planning around sponsorship integration with catering elements, on-site food and beverage strategy for concessions and hospitality, communication with sponsors with catering integration, post-event recaps, billing and data collection distribution
  • Serve as central point of contact between partners, vendors, internal TOUR departments and tournament staff. This includes serving as an on-site point of contact which will require traveling to tournaments to be present from load in and throughout tournament week as needed
  • Maintain positive working relationships with vendors outside of TOUR who are involved from concept, build, execution and post-event needs
  • Special projects or other duties as assigned.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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