Wasserman

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Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Job Overview: Wasserman is looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual to produce and oversee events from strategy through completion and aid in enhancing Wasserman’s visibility in the marketplace. This Senior Manager, Hospitality will be responsible for leading individual event workstreams under senior leadership in addition to showcasing outstanding, forward-thinking service and organizing memorable high-touch events that meet quality expectations. This is a fixed-term opportunity from March 2026-December 2026. What You'll Do: Act as a subject matter expert on B2B hosting, hospitality, and relative industry knowledge Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and deliver best-in-class solutions to the client Develop and deliver polished client deliverables and other critical framework materials to support client decision-making Ideation, operations, and delivery of numerous hospitality projects, informed by established hospitality strategy Manage project budgets from initial build through reconciliation Maintain a working relationship with existing partners, vendors, and properties on behalf of the client and Wasserman Set, communicate and maintain timelines on every project to remain ahead of client expectations Research, planning, and execution of site visits on behalf of client and projects Manage event on-site execution, including set-up, staffing, guest logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor organization and problem-solving Core knowledge of all Wasserman service offerings, including proactive identification of when to involve related teams in project-related or independent needs Collaboration with other Wasserman service teams as necessary based on project need Anticipate challenges and proactively handle any arising issues across various entities to ensure flawless execution Deliver quality events that meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders as necessary Conduct post–event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI Understand the landscape of our client’s business/sector, as well as the industry contexts for their investments Confidently comprehend the role of hospitality programs as it relates to individual client business objectives and the “big picture” Garner strong client and partner relationships for future events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of Wasserman capabilities to further these opportunities What We're Looking For: Minimum 5 years of experience in high-end event management, hospitality, and/or corporate events industry, preferably in sports or entertainment Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing or related field; Hospitality certification is a plus Proven experience as an event planner or organizer, preferably in the high-end hosting space Impressive portfolio of previously managed events Self-starter who requires minimal supervision to meet and carry out event and service responsibilities Excellent customer service, time management and communication skills Basic sales skills and ability to build productive business/vendor relationships Ability to identify and maximize event opportunities Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently Up-to-date and informed knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries High level of initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently and in a team environment Genuine passion for hospitality, events, and hosting Negotiation experience Self-motivation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn Strong attention to detail and highly organized Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (extensive expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel) and knowledge of common event management software Understanding of KeyNote Understand basics of marketing and promotion techniques Ability to assess a situation and quickly recommend solutions Working knowledge of project management fundamentals Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react under fast-paced, stressful circumstances and tight deadlines Must be flexible and willing to travel (multi-day, weekends, and short-notice travel expected) Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us. 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large. If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, let’s talk! Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music and entertainment. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.