[Hiring] VIP Events Senior Associate @FanDuel

Role Description

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.

• Plan, deliver and execute on VIP events with the support of Key Account Managers.
• 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.
• Conduct research to find best fit venues, entertainment providers and accommodations.
• Create post event summaries with details of areas of success and improvement.
• Have working knowledge of event management, event production, payments and payment processing.
• Maintenance of the VIP event requests board to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of VIP event planning.
• Support procurement processes for VIP programs, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with premium vendors and suppliers to secure exclusive offerings for VIP clients.
• Track and monitor VIP hospitality budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare regular budget reports and forecasts for VIP, highlighting variances and cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to optimize value while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain detailed records of purchase orders, invoices, and payment schedules for audit readiness.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge or asana, splash, salesforce and SharePoint is a plus.
• 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 to be around 30%, weekdays and weekends.

Benefits

• Array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck).
• Programs for fertility and family planning.
• Mental health support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave).
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance).
• 401k with up to a 5% match.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.