ABOUT 54GROUP:
54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and ten offices: United Kingdom (London & Manchester), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Vietnam, Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida & New York). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Event Executive to join the 54 team, to support the delivery of the companyโs international portfolio of professional Tour events. The desired candidate will ideally be a graduate with 2-3 years of experience who is looking to move into the professional golf event ecosystem.
Responsibilities will include assistant management of the guest management systems/micro-site, gifting, understanding player, sponsor and rights-holder requirements and feeding these into the wider team. They must boast strong personal motivation, and be comfortable working remotely and unsupervised, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously. A keen eye for detail and ability to work to tight deadlines, with excellent communication skills are essential. Tasked with delivering core aspects of the event, and supported by Senior 54 Management, the candidate must be comfortable managing a variety of relationships and have the flexibility to travel internationally, and the ability to work in different cultures.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Report to and support the Guest Experience & Special Events Director & Guest Experience Manager
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Day-to-day assistance of the PIF Global Series Guest Management system
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Support through sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
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Management of Player Sponsor and Rights Holder guest requirements, feeding into the Logistics Managers. Including but not limited to:
o Assistance of Guest Management system
o Understanding all guests travel & accommodation plans
o Gifting requirements
o Accreditation requirements/distribution
o Pro-Am & Special Events attendance
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Support with Special Events to ensure a seamless delivery for all guests & VIPs
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Be an excellent communicator and team player
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Liaise with other departments to ensure alignment
SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED:
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Passionate about sport and live events
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Energised by challenges, tight turnarounds and fast-moving teams
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Organised, detail-obsessed and unafraid to roll your sleeves up
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A team player who brings energy, positivity and curiosity to everything
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Eager to learn, unafraid to ask questions, and ready to take ownership
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
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Competitive Salary
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Discretionary 8% annual bonus (3% company, 5% personal performance)
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Medical Insurance
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CPF contributions