Events Manager (Tradeshows)

Description

The role is located in San Francisco, CA. This is not a remote position.

About Capcom:

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including ground-breaking franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Monster Hunter™, Ace Attorney®, Mega Man®, and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.

Position Intro

We have an immediate need for an Events Manager on the Creative Services Team. Reporting to the Senior Events Manager, this role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing event logistics from conception and design to execution and completion. They will collaborate across teams and departments to execute each event. Types of events include video game focused tradeshows, consumer events, private media events, and other ad hoc events as assigned.

The Events Manager partners with Marketing and Public Relations to achieve event objectives within budget. Key duties include managing budgets, planning and executing event production, designing exhibit layouts, sourcing and supervising vendors, handling hardware/software requirements, negotiating hotel blocks for staff, resolving on-site issues, organizing assets after events, and processing related paperwork.

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Responsibilities:

• Drive all aspects of events: collaborative planning and design, logistics, design, staffing, vendors, shipments, invoices, schedules and timelines, budget management and reconciliation
• Select and manage external agencies and ancillary vendors
• Work to ensure brand values from concept inception through execution
• Manage, and adhere to a budget for all events
• Track and process all corresponding paperwork – invoices, POs, contracts, etc.
• Assist in the management of company event assets

*Other duties as required

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years event management experience, preferably in consumer electronics and/or video games industry
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, successfully working on multiple projects at various stages of completion
• Demonstrated budget management, negotiation and organization skills
• Experience managing and forecasting six and seven-figure budgets

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly organized and detailed with a positive attitude
• Action oriented, self-starter who is organized and resourceful, with superb attention to detail without supervision
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Deals well with ambiguity and works well under pressure
• Comfortable carrying out tasks individually or in a group environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Willing be flexible and adjust to changes in planning and vision
• Goal-oriented, deadline driven with excellent time management skills
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours on occasion
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Interest in and knowledge of video games preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Nice to Haves

• Experience producing events at a top tier video gaming convention or equivalent event
• Experience or familiarity with digital event broadcast management
• Hands on experience with hardware setup, installation and configuration of PC and console gaming systems
• Familiarity with Esports events and/or tournament production
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25%. This job includes regular domestic air travel—applicant must be willing to travel regularly. Job entails long workdays during events up to 12-14 hours per day.

Licenses, Certifications, and Others:

N/A

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Working Environments:

Work is generally performed in an office environment, and the noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $127,000 *Compensation is based on current market trends for the San Francisco Bay Area and will be determined based on relevant factors including, but not limited to, industry knowledge, experience, qualification, and skill set.