Job Specifications
The NFL Live Events team is responsible for the planning and execution of the league’s tentpole events and International Games. The Associate position plays an integral role in supporting the Events team with the execution of all tentpole events and executive meetings with a focus on hotel management, meeting planning and execution.
Responsibilities
Manage the execution of 100+ hotel contracts for future Super Bowl and Draft bids.
Support the Super Bowl hotel assignment process by working closely with departments and partners assigning 20,000 rooms.
Manage the onboarding process through our supplier portal for all Super Bowl and Draft contracts.
Manage hotel reservations for 800+ attendees at all tentpole events which include Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, Combine, Draft, Flag Championships, Hall of Fame, Kickoff, International games and meetings.
Support operations at the Super Bowl headquarter hotel to include contract management, hotel reservations, meeting space logistics, food & beverage, signage, and vendor coordination.
Coordinate planning meetings across all tentpole events for current year and future. This entails sourcing hotels through our RFP platform and tracking proposals.
Lead effort for on-site event management for Owners Meetings and department meetings including room block management, client check-in, credential distribution, and registration.
Attend all planning meetings, as needed for current and future tentpole events and outline goals and objectives for each trip.
Work cross functionally with various internal departments on meetings throughout the year.
Work with finance team on budget reconciliation for all tentpole events and meetings.
Support the team in various capacities including contract management, updating the special events calendar and tracking budgets.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of hotel with a focus on room management and function room operations
Adept at contract negotiations and proven experience working with hotel contracts
Hotel and venue management with a focus on room block build/management, attrition mitigation, function room costing and management
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Ability to lead others and collaborate with a variety of groups at different levels
Strong organizational and presentation skills
Strong writing and communications skills
Proactive self-starter who works well within a team, strong interpersonal skills
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
Experienced with hotel contracts, negotiating, and meeting planning
Experience with Meeting Evolution, Cvent or other event registration sites
Strong Microsoft excel and PowerPoint skills
C level/VIP management and service
Knowledge in RFP creation and process
Team player with positive attitude
High energy
Entrepreneurial spirit
Strong work ethic
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
Physical Demands
This is a Special Events hotel and VIP management role, at times may require physicality. This could involve lifting, long hours of standing and physical movement during an event and extensive travel requirements.
Travel
Significant domestic and international travel required, including some weekends, up to 50%. Several weeks on the road during event delivery.
Salary
$25—$30 USD
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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About the Company
The National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the board. The NFL is the industry leader on a wide range of fronts. Headquartered in New York City, the NFL expands across the...
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