Event Manager | Mesa Complex

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* THE ROLE:

Event Manager
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* LOCATION:

Mesa Convention Center | Mesa, AZ
**** ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL
** Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate:
Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.
** About the Project/Venue
** Located in downtown Mesa, Arizona, Mesa Convention Center is the largest event venue in the East Valley. The venue features nearly 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space, 26 breakout rooms, 40,000 square feet of outdoor function space, and an outdoor amphitheater with capacity for up to 5,000 guests. From conferences and trade shows to community gatherings, festivals, and live entertainment, Mesa Convention Center provides a versatile setting for memorable events and experiences.

** About the Role
** The Event Services Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and oversees the successful planning, coordination, and execution of events at Mesa Convention Center. This role partners closely with clients, venue staff, and service providers to deliver exceptional event experiences while managing event logistics, operational planning, staffing, and on-site execution. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at balancing multiple events, priorities, and stakeholder relationships.
** WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)
*** Supervises staff and oversees all aspects of facility operations related to events.
* Meets with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events.
* Coordinates activities with the various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events.
* Guides clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies, and procedures.
* Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details.
* Prepares cost estimates and monitors final billing.
* Provides clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments.
* Assists in scheduling operational set-ups to provide equipment or service needs.
* Monitors and supervises facility set-up when necessary.
* Assists in training Event Services staff.
* Serves as primary liaison between clients and facility departments.
* Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events. Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems.
* Attends appropriate planning, organization and other event and facility meetings in support of facility operations.
* Serves as Manager on duty as required.
** WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)*
* ** Education and/or Experience
*** Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university
* Minimum of two years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility which services conventions, exhibits, trade and consumer…