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Hospitality Director, Experiential

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Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

Qualifies requests and briefs.

Develops profit, sourcing, and negotiation strategy.

Point of contact for vendor destination management meeting requests.

Works closely with Client Services, Creative, Hospitality, and Production on vendor negotiations, vendor performance and unique programming ideas.

Maintains initiative-taking, positive, and open line of communication with client and account teams to ensure understanding of deliverable timelines and roles and responsibilities.

Leads program forecasting and updating business management system with current financials up until the file is turned over to operations.

Assist Client Services team in managing and planning site inspection documents.

As needed, arrange brainstorm and creative sessions for destination and programming ideation

Maintain final electronic files through the process as required by company standard operating procedures.

Prepare and conduct turnover meetings to the assigned Client Services Team

Develop and maintain excellent and professional working relationships with industry vendors and clients.

Look to develop workflow that will help strengthen the cohesiveness between other departments.

High-level of accuracy and diligence

Lead RFPs, RFIs, presentation deliverables and special projects as assigned.

You Have These:

Knowledge of MICE Industry
Certified Meeting Professional, Meeting Manager, Event Professional (CMP, CMM, CSEP), Project Management certifications or similar preferred

Minimum of 10 + years’ experience in planning, sourcing, and designing with a hotel, convention center, DMC, Production Company, or 3rd Party Agency

Strong Computer Skills:  Excel, Word and power point

Initiative-taker, motivated, and resourceful

How we work: 

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$105,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$140,000 annually

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$122500 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Hospitality Director, Experiential, WMEIMG

Join 160over90 as a Hospitality Director in the vibrant heart of New York on Park Ave South, where creativity meets exceptional customer service! As the Hospitality Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable experiences for our clients. Your day-to-day will include qualifying requests and developing strategic approaches for profitable sourcing and negotiation. You'll be the go-to person for vendor destination management, collaborating closely with our talented Client Services, Creative, and Production teams to brainstorm innovative programming ideas and ensure excellent vendor performance. With more than a decade of industry experience, from hotels to convention centers and DMCs, you’ll leverage your knowledge of the MICE industry to foster outstanding relationships with industry vendors and clients. Communication will be key as you maintain clear lines with client and account teams, guiding them through timelines and deliverables. You’ll take the lead on RFPs, RFIs, and special projects, ensuring accuracy and diligence in every aspect of the job. And while you’ll be working alongside a fantastic group of thinkers, makers, and doers, you'll also have the opportunity to drive collaboration across departments to enhance workflow and cohesiveness. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement; we believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace where your unique skills can shine. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, 160over90 is excited to welcome you to our team!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Hospitality Director, Experiential Role at WMEIMG

What are the key responsibilities of a Hospitality Director at 160over90?

As a Hospitality Director at 160over90, you will qualify requests and briefs, develop sourcing strategies, and serve as the main contact for vendor destination management. You'll work closely with various teams including Client Services, Creative, and Production to ensure seamless vendor negotiations and creative programming. Maintaining communication with all stakeholders and leading program forecasts will also be part of your role.