Senior Event Executive, (Hospitality) (Luxury Automotive Client)

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate golf and tennis sponsorship hospitality across multiple properties with a cross-functional team, shaping guest experiences and logistics from lists to itineraries and transportation.

  • Role ownership: lead premium guest hospitality operations for PGA TOUR and tennis sponsorships.
  • Audience & channels: guest lists, itineraries, ticketing, F&B, and transportation for high-profile events.
  • Measurement & tools: partner with Hospitality, Golf and Tennis Directors to deliver exclusive experiences and maintain brand-aligned guest communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with premium guest hospitality operations, including, but not limited to, managing guest lists, transportation plans, guest itineraries, ticketing, food & beverage service, and transportation
  • Manage gifting recommendations, ordering and fulfilment across all hospitality programs, keeping a pulse on industry trends
  • Support the development of deliverables and guest communications
  • Support planning and execution of activations related to the client’s golf and tennis sponsorships
  • Use problem solving skills to address client challenges with impactful solutions
  • Support weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents
  • Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for clients, internal colleagues and brand partners
  • Supervision of temporary staff and trainee positions, if applicable

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of sports marketing/hospitality experience
  • Operational knowledge of food and beverage service, hotels, guest lists, vendor management, and transportation logistics
  • Experience with professional/amateur golf and/or event management
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced event environments
  • Passionate to make an overall account contribution
  • Excellent communication, writing and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and budget tracking
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

Preferred

  • Experience managing tickets, transportation, and guest communication is a plus
  • Working knowledge of the golf landscape

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
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