Venue Manager

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • $69,306 PA - $85,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Venue Manager (Seattle) will act as the day-to-day point of contact for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Responsibilities include overseeing hospitality project management efforts at the venue, conducting venue-related analysis, supporting senior management's discussions with FIFA Teams and venues, and leading internal & external back-end management across venue engagements. The role involves establishing relationships with venue stakeholders, planning site visits, coordinating operational planning, monitoring milestones, assisting with budget development, and preparing internal reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong venue management and project management skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience in sports, venue, or event management for major events.
  • Proven track record of managing and executing events of various sizes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
Good to have:
  • Working knowledge of Smartsheet preferred.
Perks:
  • Robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Job Details

Who We Are:

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

On Location has been appointed as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™! The Venue Manager (Seattle) will act as the day-to-day point of contact. This role will be responsible for overseeing all hospitality project management efforts at the venue, conducting venue related analysis for purposes of allocated tickets/hospitality spaces (inside and outside), supporting senior management and their ongoing discussions with such FIFA Teams and venues, and leading internal & external back-end management across venue engagements. 
 
The ideal candidate will have strong venue management (arena or stadium) and project management skills and excellent attention to detail. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have existing relationships with the venue.  Analytical skills and familiarity with dashboards and other reporting mediums will be paramount to success, as well as ensuring that day to day venue-related milestones are met and that communication with senior leadership is consistent and direct. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Support project management efforts across multiple venue partners, ensuring seamless coordination and communication  

  • Establish and nurture relationships with venue owners, operators, and event stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and partnership  

  • Assist with planning site visits for internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate venue-related meetings.  

  • Support coordination, scheduling and materials preparation for cross-functional venue operational planning  

  • Monitor key dates, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely progress and adherence to timelines  

  • Assist with venue management related budget development, tracking and analysis in line with financial objectives  

  • Support the preparation and delivery or internal reporting and status tracking across various venue-related workstreams  

  • Develop a strong understanding of the FIFA WC26 operational requirements for venue use agreements and venue delivery  

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in related roles in the sports, venue and/or event management industry working on major events, venue operations and/or event production  

  • Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and executing events of varying sizes and complexities  

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve issues efficiently  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely  

  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple large-scale tasks and priorities simultaneously  

  • Fluent working with Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel  

  • Working knowledge of Smartsheet preferred  

  • Strong team building and interpersonal skills  

  • A willingness to travel and work flexible hours

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.


Hiring Range Minimum:

$69,306 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$85,000 annually

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About The Company

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences.

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