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Sr Manager, Hospitality & Events - Temporary Worker
Mid Level
United States
hybrid
Contract
OperationsEvent Planning & DeliveryEvent Transport & LogisticsCatering & Concessions OpsFront of House / ReceptionCustomer Service
Job description
About the Role
The Sr Manager, Hospitality & Events leads the planning and execution of premium hospitality and hosting programmes that align with client marketing objectives. The role serves as a key client partner, managing communications, coordinating event logistics, overseeing budgets, and delivering exceptional guest experiences from concept through execution. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including finance, creative, and production, and includes mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of hospitality, experiential, and corporate event programmes.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing meetings and day-to-day communications.
- Coordinate venues, hotels, vendors, contracts, transportation, AV, catering, décor, and event signage.
- Oversee guest experience initiatives, including invitations, gifting, and onsite hospitality.
- Manage programme budgets and track financial performance.
- Lead onsite event operations and staffing to ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, creative, and production.
- Develop programme recommendations, identify process improvements, and drive operational efficiencies.
- Mentor junior team members and support team development.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in a senior manager-level hospitality and events role.
- Experience managing programme budgets and tracking financial performance.
Workplace
- Hybrid way of working that combines remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration.
- Employees living within commuting distance (90 minutes) of a Headquarter or Hub Office (New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles) are required to work in the office 2–3 days per week, including one Team Day.
- The minimum number of in-office days may vary by office and role, and dentsu may designate other HQ or Hub offices at any time.
- Employees who do not live near an office may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs.
- Flexibility to attend an office from time to time is expected regardless of work location, to meet the needs of the company and clients.
Salary
- Hourly pay range: $53–$70 per hour. The hourly rate for the successful candidate is based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits & Perks
- Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy.
- Safe and sick time is provided.
- Is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.
The Application Process
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Submit an application through the online job posting.
- Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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