Events Director - Iron Peak Sports & Events

EVENTS DIRECTOR - Iron Peak Sports & Events

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Hillsborough, NJ

DEPARTMENT: EVENTS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Iron Peak Sports & Events is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hillsborough, NJ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Iron Peak Sports & Events is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Events Director role is a pivotal role in the growth and creation of non-sporting events including social events, corporate parties, trade shows, etc. at Iron Peak Sports & Events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Provide a best-in-class experience to event guests from start to finish (booking to event debrief)
• Schedule, staff, coordinate, and run non-sporting events including birthday parties, social events, team building events, corporate conferences, etc.
• Lead all on site events, prioritizing interacting with and assisting guests as needed
• Ensure all event details are executed as planned and tracked with detail - invoicing, payments, supplies, insurance, special requests, etc.
• Communicate clearly and timely with staff and clients to ensure proper setup, staffing, coordination of activities, and cleanup all events
• Adhere to event processes, procedures, curriculum, and standard
• Be knowledgeable in event packages and programs, support event marketing initiatives
• Coordinate with the General Manager to ensure accurate budget tracking
• Execute a sales & development KPI model within the team's CRM
• Coordinate with vendors and frequently vet/re-vet new and existing partnerships
• Optimize space to meet staffing, operational ease, and revenue maximization
• Complete additional task as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in sports, hospitality, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years minimum experience in event management and/or event sales
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent guest service skills and demeanor
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Must work well with others
• Must take personal initiative for the betterment of the team and venue
• Commitment to the safety and well-being of others
• Basic understanding of sports and event planning
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours) and regular attendance necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise