Event Management & Services Director

Degy Entertainment

Director overseeing the launch, growth, and execution of Degy's event management division. Building operational frameworks and client relationships in the event management sector.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the operational launch and growth of Degy360 as a full-service event management division
Develop and execute business development strategies targeting military/DoD, corporate, festival, and institutional event markets
Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and procurement contacts across target verticals
Create strategic roadmap for service expansion and market positioning
Develop pricing models, proposal frameworks, and contract templates aligned with defined scope of services
Serve as primary client relationship manager for Degy360 engagements
Lead requirements gathering, stakeholder collaboration, and project scoping processes
Manage end-to-end event execution including planning, logistics, technical and production vendor coordination, and on-site management
Coordinate entertainment procurement through Degy's existing talent-buying operations
Ensure exceptional service delivery across core services, value-add offerings, and client-led coordination
Establish and document standard operating procedures for all service tiers
Build and manage technical and service vendor networks across key categories
Recommend project management systems, tracking tools, and quality control processes
Develop event budgets, manage financial performance, and ensure profitability targets
Oversee risk management, insurance compliance, and contractual liability protection strategies
Collaborate with Degy's existing departments (talent buying, marketing, operations) to deliver integrated solutions
Build hiring plan and recruit additional event operations staff as division scales
Partner with senior management to align Degy360 strategy with overall company objectives
Provide regular performance reporting and strategic recommendations to leadership
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities in event management
Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and enter new market verticals
Gather client feedback and market intelligence to inform service evolution
Stay current on best practices, technology solutions, and industry innovations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive experience in large-scale live event management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role
Demonstrated success managing complex events from concept through execution across multiple event types
Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and revenue generation
Experience with government, corporate, festival, or institutional event markets strongly preferred
Strong understanding of event operations including artist management, venue management, vendor coordination, logistics, on-site execution, and safety
Excellence in budget development, financial management, and P&L responsibility
Expertise in risk management, insurance requirements, and contractual compliance
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into operational execution
Self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build from ground up
Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft Office suite, and event management software
Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, business, or related field preferred
Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and event execution
Must be a United States Citizen or qualified to work in the U.S. Must be based in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for bonuses based on performance.
Salary increases based on performance.
Qualification into company’s 401k plan after required time served.
Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation and paid holidays.
General work expenses covered (office Wi-Fi, computer, travel).
Optional cell phone service offered through corporate phone plan.

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementbusiness developmentclient relationship managementbudget developmentfinancial managementrisk managementcontractual compliancevendor coordinationlogisticson-site execution

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingself-motivatedentrepreneurial mindsetleadershiprelationship buildingproblem-solvingperformance reporting

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in event managementBachelor's degree in hospitalityBachelor's degree in business