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    Manager Engagement Events and Travel - Katy, United States - Academy Sports and Outdoors

    Academy Sports and Outdoors
    Academy Sports and Outdoors Katy, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    locations

    Headquarters - Katy, TX

    time type

    Full time

    posted on

    Posted 2 Days Ago

    job requisition id

    R279613

    Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth

    .

    Job Description:

    Education :
    High School diploma or equivalent required
    Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field of study preferred
    Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification preferred

    Work Experiences:
    5+ years of event planning/management experience required
    In-depth expertise in event management and team member engagement preferred
    Experience working in a retail environment preferred
    Experience leading people preferred

    Skills:
    Ability to plan and support the development of team member's skills and abilities to fulfill current or future job roles and responsibilities
    Ability to deliver effective and consistent coaching to team members that supports continued growth and peak performance
    Excels at conveying information and ideas to all levels of the organization through various methods, fostering business partnerships
    Able to evaluate situations quickly and appropriately escalate or act decisively
    Strong use of negotiation skills with vendors and business partners
    Ability to lead and participate within cross-functional project teams to deliver successful programs
    Data-driven, results-oriented, and a forward-thinking catalyst for engagement and events with a collaborative and flexible work style
    Excels in strategically anticipating obstacles and then planning and implementing innovative solutions promptly
    Ability to mentor peers in their leadership development
    Excels at learning new skills and leading efforts to embrace change while maintaining the team's effectiveness
    Ability to promote a positive work environment where team members feel both appreciated and challenged
    Leads by example in professional presence during business interactions and mentors others to do the same
    Ability to continuously drive results through others by leveraging their strengths and abilities
    Ability to deal with conflict using appropriate interpersonal skills for effective resolutions
    Ability to delegate and monitor progress to meet stakeholder commitments
    Strong project management skills with the ability to identify and prioritize as needed to meet the shifting demands of the business and take initiatives successfully from concept to implementation
    Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications

    Responsibilities:


    Provide vision and strategic direction for direct report team and cross-functional teams that align with company priorities and deliver department goals.

    Lead team and executed events including experience design, budget development and management, location sourcing, and contract negotiations, logistics and travel management, internal communications, vendor relationships management, and event registration management.

    Lead and own execution of company-wide level team member engagement activities and events.
    Manage a team to build and maintain team member recognition programs and events that drive engagement.
    Manage company-wide anniversary recognition programs.
    Identify tools, processes, and resources needed to consistently plan to execute varying event types.
    Effectively select, develop, and retain top talent.
    Manage teams' execution of high-quality deliverables while adhering to all internal and external deadlines.
    Create and maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork performance, feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and team member engagement.
    Continually manage performance by providing timely coaching for success and improvement to achieve results.
    Negotiate and contract with vendors to deliver maximum cost efficiencies and quality deliverables.
    Develop long-term strategies and lead key initiatives to promote employee engagement, successfully execute events, and travel experience.
    Works with direct reports to review initiatives, and adapt strategy and processes based on current or anticipated conditions to ensure successful outcomes and/or avoid

    challenges/conflicts.

    Solves unique and moderately complex problems related to logistics, attendee management, and general planning; requires conceptual thinking to develop solutions.

    Responsible for timely, detailed, and accurate budgeting and forecasting of a multi-million dollar budget, inclusive of annual budgeting.
    Lead team to plan 2-3 years in advance and craft a tailored experience for each event.

    Manage team to provide full logistical planning and support for events including but not limited to attendee management, food, and beverage, rooming lists, travel, destination management company (DMC), online registration, event websites, space needs / usage, room turnaround, event production, audio-visual needs, signage, collateral, invitations etc.

    Communicates complex ideas; persuades and negotiates with others to adopt forward-thinking and industry standards.
    Partner and negotiate with support departments, key stakeholders, and vendors
    Lead the strategy of recognition and engagement to support the successful adoption of a highly engaged company culture.
    Remain current with relevant industry changes and trends for events, engagement, recognition, and travel.
    Manage policies and negotiate agreements and contracts for travel-related services.
    Develop a thorough understanding of, follow, and enforce the Academy's policies, procedures, and safety rules.
    Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

    Physical Requirements & Attendance:
    Up to 30% travel, as needed.
    Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
    Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
    Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
    Full time

    Equal Employment Opportunity


    Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

    About Us

    Academy Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation's largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers.

    It's no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well.

    Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy culture for over 80 years.

    With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

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