Director, Global Conferences & Corporate Events | Full-Time | Denver Tech Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Oak View Group, LLC (OVG) is seeking a Director, Global Conferences & Corporate Events. This candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to develop and execute event strategies ranging in size and scope, with a focus on hospitality and guest experience.

This position will be responsible for working knowledge of premium hospitality, a proven track record of developing and executing best-in-class programs, and the ability to work across multiple levels of the organization while managing a variety of events annually, including but not limited to, hospitality tastings, industry conferences, awards shows, galas, live entertainment venue openings, special events, and more. Excellent client service, vendor management, budgeting, attention to detail, innovative thinking, resourcefulness, and strong communication skills are vital to the success of this role. This position will require an adequate amount of travel and the ability to work variable shifts (including nights and weekends), sometimes with minimal notice, based on business requirements.

This role pays an annual salary of $135,000-$150,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles : Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 17, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Generate, develop and implement innovative hospitality strategies for various event programs, aligning with corporate and client initiatives
• Strategize and collaborate with multi-functional teams to create valuable and bespoke experiences while driving revenue and brand visibility
• Lead brainstorming sessions with internal clients and key stakeholders, demonstrating creativity, innovation and resourcefulness
• Develop and author key deliverables, event overviews, run of show, budget and revenue projections, event settlements and recaps, as well as necessary event information to be shared with clients, guests, key stakeholders, vendors, sponsors, and staff.
• Assist with identifying and procuring event strategy softwares, technologies and suppliers with focus on the needs of the business division as well as benefits to the overall enterprise
• Partner with internal business associates to ensure all operational requirements of events are met and on schedule
• Provide leadership and team management through planning and on-site execution; ensure individual elements of each program are being communicated and executed effectively with proper resources
• Create and distribute post-event evaluation, surveys and settlement reports for senior executives, key stakeholders, Finance, etc.
• Assist with development of sales and marketing tools for new business, and liaise with Sponsorship on partner activation and contractual assets as needed
• Liaise with OVG Marketing and Communications on releases, announcements, socials, and campaigns as required
• Lead team(s) in a fast-paced environment with positivity, poise and professionalism
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strengthened by Our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.