About the Senior Manager, Event Production Position:

Agency 21 (a21) is seeking an organized team player with a passion for the events and hospitality industry to join our Event Production team! The ideal candidate has strong communicationskills, both oral and written, is able to adapt on the fly, prioritize and juggle multiple projects simultaneously. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who can help lead a project from ideation to execution. This position offers tremendous growth opportunities within a full-service event management, sponsorship and marketing agency that specializes in culinary arts, sports and entertainment.

Primary Responsibilities

Support and lead end-to-end planning and production for assigned events from initial concept and ideation through onsite execution and post-event reconciliation
Build and maintain all event-related tracking materials in Monday.com including timelines, vendor contacts, run of show assignments, and other necessary boards
Coordinate spending, rentals, talent, and vendor costs in alignment with the Executive Producer owned budget; must have a strong understanding of the financial picture to make smart, real-time decisions without exceeding scope
Lead communication within internal departments, clients, sponsors, talent, and vendors
Lead planning and production meetings for assigned projects, driving alignment across internal teams and external partners, helping ensure follow-through on action items and cross-team alignment
Build and manage event production tracking systems in Monday.com, including maintaining the overall project workspace and the related boards such as but not limited to AP/AR boards, Event Schedule, Signage & Creative, Credentials & Wristbands, Meeting Agendas & Notes, Run of Show and Project Event Week, and Project Event Timeline
Collaborate cross-functionally with Partnership, Partnership Fulfillment, Accounting, and Marketing departments
Cultivate and maintain strong client and vendor relationships year-round, representing a21 with professionalism and care
Coordinate pre-event production and logistics for all assigned events including but not limited to: vendor communication, rental and disposable compilation and ordering, website, floorplan and layout development, entertainment and talent coordination and research
Execute onsite event setup and day-of operations including: supporting setup crew coordination, checking in deliveries, managing load-in and load-out, signage, registration, and working with culinary on talent
Assist in preparing and submitting all required city and state event permits in accordance with project deadlines and regulations
Ensure timely completion of all post-event deliverables including recap reports, vendor closeouts, and expense reconciliation support

Skills & Qualifications Needed

4+ years coordinating meetings and/or events (500+ guests is a plus)
4+ years managing client/vendor relationships.
4+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, with exposure to culinary events or hospitality operations
Office administration and operations experience
Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and accountability
Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism
Experience with project management principles and tools; familiarity with Monday.com, Canva, Allseated or similar platforms preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for tracking, reporting, and communication
Flexibility to travel throughout the year (up to 40% including some nights and weekends)
Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods during live event production
Education: Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s degree is a plus

About the a21 Family

Based in Miami and New York City, a21 is a modern agency that specializes in Corporate Sponsorship Sales and Activation, Event Management, Strategic Marketing and Corporate Consulting. Our unique and creative approach with a results-driven framework makes us one of the top event marketing agencies in the U.S. As part of our team you will have access to benefits such as:

Competitive PTO plan
401k and More !

a21 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. a21 complies with all applicable laws.

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