Global Events Manager - Lifestyle

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Events Manager for Lifestyle, the Global Events Manager Lifestyle is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of our global event strategy for our Lifestyle vertical, from concept to post-event analysis. This individual will play a key role in enhancing the company’s brand, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and supporting our business development efforts through high-quality, seamless events across Europe and the U.S. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, and inspired individual who has exceptional organizational skills, and great communication skills to meticulously plan and execute events that enhance the fans and family experience, increase brand awareness and drive reach through social media, influence, and PR strategy. 

This position is available for candidates with the right to work in the US, UK, Germany, Spain or Italy. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be based in one of these countries. 

What will your role involve

• Support the Lifestyle Playtype Events team and and partner closely with Global Events teams to help execute all events and bring the overall events vision to life. 
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the marketing team, communication team, Studios, Distribution Units, and partner agencies to deliver strong consumer shows around board gaming.  
• Conduct regular calls with key stakeholders to share project updates and keep calendars on track. 
• Ensure all events comply with local regulations, safety standards, and corporate policies. Proactively manage risks to minimize disruptions and maximize event success. 
• Lead hotel and business lounge management across all Lifestyle Playtype Events. 
• Coordinate RFP processes for new and ongoing vendor relationships. 
• Track event budget and support invoicing process; follow-up on any issues. 
• Travel and be present at all events to provide on-site support, pre, post and during events.  
• Ensure all necessary resources are implemented to ensure events amplification.  
• Gather and analyze key data to evaluate event ROI and improvements. 
• All other duties as assigned.  

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with different deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong team spirit skills 
• Substantial pro-active problem-solving ability. 
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills, and hands-on mentality 
• Ability to delegate, prioritize, and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to travel in the US and internationally. 
• On event days: ability to spend 10+ hours engaging in physical activity, including lifting, and moving boxes and items (up to 50 pounds/22.5 kg) from storage to venue; setting up registration tables, displays, signage, disassembling and packing event materials. 

Education/Experience 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or related experience. 
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the development of several high-level consumer experiences in the event industry. 
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, In Design and Office Suite.  
• Experience with an event agency and/or in the entertainment, sports, or music industry is highly valued. 

Why join us

The package offered to the successful candidate will be reliant upon the country that they are hired within. 

To know more, please contact the recruiting team.

Salary Range $75,000 - $85,000