VIP Events Senior Associate

<p><strong>THE POSITION<br></strong>Our roster has an opening with your name on it</p> <p>FanDuel Group is looking for a Senior Associate of VIP Events to support the VIP hospitality and event offering. As a Senior 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.</p> <p>In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.<br><br></p> <p><strong>THE GAME PLAN</strong><br>Everyone on our team has a part to play</p> <ul> <li>Plan, deliver and execute on VIP events with the support of Key Account Managers.</li> <li>Serve as a liaison between VIP team, various departments and suppliers while effectively communicating any information necessary to successfully execute the event needs and maintaining a good relationship.</li> <li>Conduct research to find best fit venues, entertainment providers and accommodations.</li> <li>Create post event summaries with details of areas of success and improvement.</li> <li>Have working knowledge of event management, event production, payments and payment processing.</li> <li>Maintenance of the VIP event requests board to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of VIP event planning.</li> <li>Support procurement processes for VIP programs, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services.</li> <li>Develop and maintain relationships with premium vendors and suppliers to secure exclusive offerings for VIP clients.</li> <li>Track and monitor VIP hospitality budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and compliance with company policies.</li> <li>Prepare regular budget reports and forecasts for VIP, highlighting variances and cost-saving opportunities.</li> <li>Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to optimize value while maintaining quality standards.</li> <li>Maintain detailed records of purchase orders, invoices, and payment schedules for audit readiness.</li> <li>Other duties as required.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THE STATS</strong><br>What we're looking for in our next teammate</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience in high end event planning preferred</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Confident and people focused personality</li> <li>Ability to work well with other departments to ensure events are carried out successfully</li> <li>Excellent analytical skills and experience with Excel</li> <li>Working knowledge or asana, splash, salesforce and SharePoint is a plus</li> <li>Strives to meet targets and deadlines</li> <li>Excellent organizational and planning skills</li> <li>Ability to work on one or more events at a time</li> <li>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</li> <li>Willing and able to work non-traditional business hours</li> <li>Travel for this role is expected to be around 30%, weekdays and weekends<br><br></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>ABOUT FANDUEL</strong></p> <p>FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product. &nbsp;</p> <p>In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.</p> <p>The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.</p> <p>FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).<br><br></p> <p><strong>PLAYER BENEFITS</strong><br>We treat our team right</p> <p>We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO &amp; sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: <a href="https://fanduelbenefits.com/"><strong>FanDuel Total Rewards</strong></a>. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><a class="ms-outlook-linkify" href="mailto:Benefits@fanduel.com">Benefits@fanduel.com</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The applicable salary range for this position is $79,000 - $99,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</em></strong></p> <p>#LI-Remote</p>