VIP Events Associate

FanDuel

FanDuel

Administration
Nashville, TN, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

There are more ways to win, here at FanDuel. We’re willing to bet on it.

THE ROSTER…

At FanDuel Group, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports, and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creative professionals to cutting-edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best-in-class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

WHO WE ARE…

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland.

Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

THE POSITION:
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel Group is looking for an Associate of VIP Events to support the VIP hospitality and event offering. As the Associate of VIP events, you will be managing the portfolio of hospitality assets as well as assisting with the planning and delivery of VIP events. Your role will create opportunities to both reward customers and deliver events which allow account managers to have direct interaction with our most valuable players. This includes planning, coordinating, and execution.

THE GAME PLAN:
Everyone on our team has a part to play

  • Plan and deliver on VIP events with the support of Key Account Managers
  • Serve as a liaison between Key Account Managers, various departments and suppliers while effectively communicating any information necessary to successfully execute the event needs and maintaining a good relationship
  • Conduct research to find best fit venues, entertainment providers and accommodations
  • Run events on the ground to ensure operational efficiency with the support of Key Account Managers
  • Create post event summaries with details of areas of success and improvement
  • Have working knowledge of payments and payment processing
  • Manage and catalogue ticket inventory and gain insight on ticket redemption rates
  • Other duties as a required

THE STATS:
What we're looking for in our next teammate

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in high end event planning preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confident and people focused personality
  • Ability to work well with other departments to ensure events are carried out successfully
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience with Excel
  • Strives to meet targets and deadlines
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work on one or more events at a time
  • Intuitive / Problem Solver. Able to adapt in certain situations. Someone who is proactive and willing to test ideas, constantly looking for ways to enhance and stay ahead of the competition
  • Willing and able to work non-traditional business hours
  • Travel for this role is expected around 20% of the time

PLAYER CONTRACT:
We treat our team right

  • From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:
    An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
  • Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
  • Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
  • Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
  • Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms

FanDuel Group is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!” We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included. We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes our company stronger and more competitive as One Team!

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