Manager - Live Event Hospitality

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries inthe world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The primary purpose of the Manager, Live Events - Hospitality is to work on multiple sports and entertainment events and activations to ensure clients, partners, and professional players receive the full MGM experience. This role operates at the intersection of event logistics, VIP hospitality, and brand marketing.

The candidate will have strong sports and/or entertainment industry knowledge, established industry relationships, and an understanding of hospitality logistics and proven successes driving multi-stakeholder programs using marketing and operational solutions to meet business objectives.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Collaborates regularly with leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on hospitality; MRGMRI event partners to ensure alignment over hospitality objectives and budgets; Marketing divisions to ensure event assets are within MGM and Event guidelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for athletes, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional service throughout the event lifecycle.
• Liaise with corporate partners, sports agencies, and talent to fulfill contractual obligations and elevate the hospitality experience.
• Oversee hotel inventory, managing room blocks and coordinating directly with property partners to secure seamless accommodations for players, VIPs, and staff. Manage comprehensive ticket block distribution, inventory tracking, and allocations prior to the event.
• Plan and execute secondary event programming within the larger tournament footprint (e.g., welcome receptions, VIP dinners, after-parties).
• Direct onsite photography and videography teams to capture high-quality assets for marketing, press, and post-event recaps.
• Manage the procurement, inventory, and distribution of VIP gifting and onsite retail operations.
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support, assisting in budget tracking, scheduling, and overarching project management to move the needle on department goals.
• Ensures all project elements are communicated in a timely and comprehensive manner across all MGMRI Center of Excellence (COE) groups (property leadership, executive teams, finance, marketing, risk, casino marketing, revenue management, etc.). Conceptualize and build comprehensive event presentation decks for internal stakeholders, partners, and post-event reporting.

• 2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in Entertainment, Sports, Events, or a related field.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for internal and external audiences.
• Thinks creatively and can pivot approach to adapt to situation or opportunity as required.
• Experience delivering results against tight deadlines.

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free meals in our employee dining room.
• Free parking on and off shift.
• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits.
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.