Sports Hospitality Event Manager

Huntington National Bank

. Plan and execute a portfolio of sports hospitality and client entertainment experiences across multiple markets, venues, sports, and event formats .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing sports hospitality and client entertainment programs, with a strong focus on vendor management, budgeting, and delivering high-quality guest experiences. Proficient in utilizing Cvent for event management and adept at collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance hospitality offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sports Hospitality Program ManagementVendor ManagementBudgeting And Financial ReconciliationCvent ProficiencyClient And VIP Experience Delivery

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget ManagementContract ManagementLogistics CoordinationGuest Registration ManagementProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsHospitality Program ExecutionHigh-Touch Client ExperienceMultitasking

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizationProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

CventMicrosoft Office 365

Industry Keywords

Sports HospitalityClient EntertainmentVIP ExperiencesSponsorship ActivationsEvent LogisticsHospitality VendorsTicketing PartnersExecutive PartnershipsPremium SeatingCollegiate Sports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute a portfolio of sports hospitality and client entertainment experiences across multiple markets, venues, sports, and event formats
Manage events from concept through execution, including timelines, logistics, guest communications, ticketing, hospitality, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage, gifting, and on-site experience
Partner with the Sports Hospitality lead and internal business partners to translate business and client needs into high-quality hospitality experiences
Develop and execute premium hospitality and experiential event concepts
Manage relationships with venues, agencies, ticketing partners, hotels, transportation providers, hospitality vendors, and other external partners
Manage suites, premium seating, golf hospitality, sponsorship activations, receptions, executive/VIP experiences, and destination-based programs
Manage multiple concurrent events and hospitality programs
Develop project plans, production timelines, guest-management processes, and event documentation
Manage event budgets, estimates, contracts, invoices, expense tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting
Source, negotiate, and manage vendors and event partners
Coordinate venue and event logistics, including site visits, hotel room blocks, transportation, catering, decor, signage, gifting, and equipment
Manage guest registration, ticket allocation and distribution, attendee communications, and itineraries
Partner with Marketing, Communications, Sponsorships, and other internal teams to deliver cohesive Huntington brand experiences
Utilize Cvent for invitations, registration, attendee management, communications, and post-event reporting
Manage on-site execution and delivery of sports hospitality and client entertainment programs
Adapt to changing guest needs, venue requirements, weather conditions, and travel considerations
Curate personalized premium experiences for VIP and executive audiences
Identify opportunities to improve the guest experience, planning process, vendor partnerships, and Sports Hospitality program
Emulate Huntington's core values of Service Heart, Forward Thinking, and Can-Do Attitude

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of education
5+ years of experience planning and executing sports hospitality and/or client entertainment programs
Experience managing hospitality programs involving professional or collegiate sports, golf tournaments, premium seating, suites, sponsorship activations, or VIP/client experiences
Experience managing multiple sports hospitality or client entertainment programs simultaneously
Experience working directly with sports organizations, venues, agencies, hospitality providers, ticketing partners, and other external vendors
Demonstrated ability to create and deliver high-touch client and VIP guest experiences
Strong vendor management, contract management, budgeting, financial reconciliation, and negotiation capabilities
Financial services event planning or client entertainment experience
Proficiency in Cvent for event creation, invitations, registration, attendee management, and event reporting
Experience partnering with executive leaders and senior business stakeholders
Strong communication, organization, project management, and multitasking skills
Ability to problem-solve in real time and remain composed in high-pressure, guest-facing environments
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
Travel up to 30% for on-site event support
Ability to work outside office hours, including evenings and weekends for events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 30% for on-site event support
Office-based workplace arrangement
Exempt status; not eligible for overtime pay