Posted:
12/5/2024, 10:56:53 AM
Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Growth & Marketing ⋅ Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
Remote
Who We Are:
On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.THE ROLE
Vancouver/Toronto (BC Place & BMO Field) – Canada
On Location has been appointed as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™! The Venue Cluster Director will act as the day-to-day point of contact to an assigned regional cluster of 2-3 FWC26 venues. This role will be responsible for overseeing project management efforts across a specific cluster, conducting venue related analysis for purposes of allocated tickets/hospitality spaces, supporting senior management and their ongoing discussions with such FIFA Teams and venues, and leading internal & external back-end management across venue engagements.
The Venue Cluster Director will oversee one of six regional territories in the US, Canada or Mexico. The ideal candidate has strong venue management (arena or stadium) and project management skills and excellent attention to detail. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with venues in their regional preference. Analytical skills and familiarity with dashboards and other reporting mediums will be paramount to success, as well as ensuring that day to day venue-related milestones are met and that communication with senior leadership is consistent and direct.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support project management efforts across multiple venue partners, ensuring seamless coordination and communication
Establish and nurture relationships with venue owners, operators, and event stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and partnership
Assist with planning site visits for internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate venue-related meetings.
Support coordination, scheduling and materials preparation for cross-functional venue operational planning
Monitor key dates, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely progress and adherence to timelines
Assist with venue management related budget development, tracking and analysis in line with financial objectives
Support the preparation and delivery or internal reporting and status tracking across various venue-related workstreams
Develop a strong understanding of the FIFA WC26 operational requirements for venue use agreements and venue delivery
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in related roles in the sports, venue and/or event management industry working on major events, venue operations and/or event production
Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and executing events of varying sizes and complexities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve issues efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple large-scale tasks and priorities simultaneously
Fluent working with Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Working knowledge of Smartsheet preferred
Strong team building and interpersonal skills
A willingness to travel and work flexible hours
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Website: https://thegistsports.com/
Headquarter Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employee Count: 1-10
Year Founded: 2017
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Debt Financing
Industries: eSports ⋅ Media and Entertainment ⋅ Sports