Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

With our rapid projected expansion, the Live! Casino and Hotel Brand is searching for the right talent to grow with the organization and help drive our future success.

The Special Events and Promotion Manager will oversee all aspects of event planning and management; after discussing the scope and budget with department directors, you will organize all the details, including booking the venue, planning food service, entertainment, decorations, transportation, and staffing for the day of the event. Assist with on-site and off-site community events. Also, support sponsored festivals. Plans, implements, and executes all assigned casino promotions.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Develop, plan, and execute all Special Events and Promotions.
• Contributes to program development in alignment with the Director of Marketing to help the department achieve its goals.
• Assists Marketing Director with the submission of, approval and verification of, all contracts, proposals, purchase requisitions, and any other company document needed to fulfill the planning and execution of an event or promotion.
• Creates and controls accurate player lists conducive for all events and promotions.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of files, records, and lists.
• Maintain inventory of all promotional items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of promotional booth.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other departments.
• Works with other departments and vendors to arrange for foodand beverage, decorations, gifts, entertainment, and supplies for all events.
• Accurately tracks all expenses for events and promotions and prepare proforma for analysis and financial review.
• Accurately tracks and communicates events/promotions reservation procedures and expected attendance of event/promotion to other departments.
• Coordinates approved events with emphasis on quality, as well as remaining within budgetary guidelines.
• Schedule Marketing Coordinators, Marketing Representative, and outsourced staffing.
• Communicates event schedule and details to the property, including internal collateral distribution and conducting weekly meetings.
• Maintains records, charts, and graphs of events monthly.
• Will be measured on thoroughness of detail, event execution, and event ROS.
• Responsible for project management and meeting timelines. Attention to detail and follow through.
• Processes cash transactions in accordance with the policies set forth in Marketing Operations, to include but not limited to obtaining a float from Employee Services, processing buy-ins, re-buys, and slot play for all electronic gaming devices and tournaments.
• Performs and completes all other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Upbeat and Positive Attitude.
• Team Player.
• Adheres to all department/company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• 2-3 year in planning events at a large venue or casino.
• Must be proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and/or Entertainment based field preferred or equivalent in professional experience required.
• You will be exposed to an alcohol and smoking environment and must be able to work in such environment.
• Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Louisiana Gaming Control Board or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Lives operating standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand 25% of the time.
• Ability to sit 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.