Position Title: Event Manager

COMPANY BACKGROUND
Game Day USA, a division of Athletx Sports Group, is located in Naperville, IL and is a national leader in producing baseball and softball events. Game Day USA currently produces 125+ team and individual events annually all over the U.S. These events reach over 5,000 teams and more than 60,000 players annually.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Game Day USA has an immediate opening for an Event Manager. The successful candidate should be able to plan and execute events from start to finish seamlessly. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal person will be able to hit the ground running. Applicants with sports-related event experience will be given prime consideration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage the internal sales process for Team and Individual events through daily management of the CRM system
• Meet established sales objectives by presenting customers with the event(s) responsible for selling
• Create, maintain, and utilize a professional Facebook account to engage directly with customers regularly
• Assist is the development of new ways of growing leads, opportunities, and customers
• Work with the Marketing/Media team to produce event marketing material. for each event brand necessary to meet and exceed sales objectives
• Assist with event staff recruitment, application, and communication
• Manage staff and personnel hotel and travel arrangements
• Manage pre-event and post-event budgets for each event
• Direct event setup and breakdown of events including unloading/loading of trucks and trailers as necessary, placement of event equipment and supplies, setup of merchandise, etc.
• Coordinate with all team members to achieve company goals
• Attend and assist with the execution of events throughout the year, some travel required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, active listening and problem-resolution skills
• Initiative to resolve a situation, but also know when to include management
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team as well as independently within the scope of an assignment
• Maintain a customer-oriented approach, with a positive “can do” attitude
• Adapt to all internal company styles and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritization skills a must
• Basic computer technology proficiency

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college with a degree in business communications, Sports Administration, Marketing or Management preferred; 1-2 years of related work experience or training preferred but not mandatory

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, G Suite

CONTACT
Send resume to Ryan Rosmonowski at rrosmonowski@athletx.com (630.664.4263)