Position Summary:
This role supports the planning and execution of the guest experience for executive-level guests and key partners attending global league events (NBA All-Star, International Pre-Season and Regular Season Games, NBA Draft, NBA Finals, executive-level meetings and events, etc.).
Major Responsibilities:
• Support processes to ensure an elevated and seamless experience for executive-level guests and key partners attending global League events.
• Assist with event guest list and invite coordination.
• Assist with arena ticketing delivery and seating assignments.
• Support internal event reservation system as it relates to event planning, sleeping rooms, ticket requests and special requests.
• Assist with the development, testing and implementation of event evites and websites.
• Assist with the development of schedules and agendas for events.
• Assist with event participant coordination and logistics.
• Develop event profiles and recaps.
• Assist with gifting and merchandise coordination.
• Assist with internal contact information systems. Run reports for event management and guest mailings. Maintain current guest information.
Required Education/Professional Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3+ years of event planning experience (VIP, executive-level familiarity is a plus).
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:
• Strong executive presence, experience working with VIP clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely meticulous, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving skills (solutions oriented).
• Discretion and a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter while being a team player with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Determination and flexibility to overcome challenges to ensure events are successful.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and CRM.
• Ability to travel globally; approximately 20% travel.
