Account Executive, Events

Location: New York

** Job Description
**** Who We Are
** Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.
** What You’ll Do
** HS&E is looking for an exceptional Account Executive to join the Events & Hospitality team as an integral member supporting VIP hospitality programs for a variety of brand clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about events, extremely organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships.

Experience planning B2B hospitality programs across Formula 1, Golf and Tennis is a plus.
** 60% - Account and Project Management
*** Work hand-in-hand with Events & Hospitality team to support the coordination and execution of detailed hospitality programs for C-Suite executives
* Interact daily with clients, partner agencies, properties and vendors to coordinate logistics, responding in a timely manner
* Negotiate event specifics with vendors (hotel, transportation, gifting, food & beverage) and event organizers
* Prepare and own client-facing materials including status documents (agendas and notes) and trackers, activation overviews and post-event recaps, making sure client deadlines are met
* Effectively interpret client feedback for internal revision and identification of next steps
* Own client and agency administrative processes for programs including meeting management, vendor and internal briefs and support with budget creation, tracking and reconciliation
* Mentor and manage more junior team members including temporary event staff
** 15% - Strategic Planning
*** Participate in the ideation, development, and implementation of plans against the established objectives
* Utilize creative thinking and knowledge of industry and cultural trends to develop program enhancements (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box)
* Support the Events team with growth of business within existing client portfolios
* Develop persuasive presentations and client materials to illustrate activation ideas and strategy
** 25% - Relationship Management
*** Establish effective relationships with internal and external teams through clear and timely communication
* Develop trusted rapport with client, managing daily communications and anticipating needs and questions
** Who You Are
*** Passionate about live experiences with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
* Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
* Proactive, seeking out opportunities to support the team
* Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Independent problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
* An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
** Preferred Skills & Experience
*** Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)
* 2+ years of event marketing experience at an agency, team, league or brand with demonstrated understanding of the industry
* Polished, professional and enthusiastic about delivering high quality experiences for brands
* Proven success in project management and managing multiple priorities
* Experience developing persuasive presentations
* High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and Power Point
* Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
** Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
** No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registrations
** Physical Activity and Work Environment
** Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution
* The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of…