Global Events Director

Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in boardgames. We’re a global team committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. We strive to be an employer of choice by creating endless opportunities, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture, and rewarding success.

We believe in passion. We stimulate creativity. We emphasize team play. We exhibit caring. We demonstrate integrity. We are boldly daring. By joining our team, you will be empowered to engage in meaningful, innovative and unforgettable work and to give back to our communities

**Job Summary**:
Salary banding: $120,000 - $150,000

**What will your role involve**:
**Strategic Leadership**:

- Develop and lead the Global events strategy and execution, ensuring alignment between Playtype strategy and consistency with organizational goals, brand values and targets and key business initiatives.
- Provide coordination and drive resource allocation/arbitration between each Playtype & 3P Studios considering needs, requirements, audience and fair rules. As needed, escalate arbitration to the Publishing or Group Executive Teams when constraints & conflictual strategies occur.
- Deliver a consistent and valuable approach to key global vendors across all events (Global and Playtype specific events), building Company-wide agreements to ensure cost optimization and to leverage experience across the team.
- Build and maintain relationships with external global event partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality event experiences and a positive Asmodee reputation.
- Identify new opportunities to expand event presence in key global markets, driving growth and brand visibility.

**Operational Execution**:

- Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of all Global events, from budgeting, resource allocation, space and location bookings, logistics, and vendor management to content development, speaker coordination, and post-event analysis.
- Manage the overall Global Events budget, starting with the proposal process and ending with the decision about the proper allocations. Partner with the Playtypes and Route to Market Event Managers along the way for alignment and to best execute on prioritization and decision-making needs.
- Develop and implement event performance metrics to measure success and deliver continuous improvement.
- Create and lead a team of event professionals, providing mentorship, support, and guidance to ensure operational excellence by leading by example.

**Global Event Management**:

- Build long-term and trustful partnerships with 3P Lead efforts in sourcing, negotiating, and managing external vendors (e.g. booth builders, demo staffing, etc.), ensure maximum value while creating event experiences and quality across all Global events.
- Create an Event Managers network across the Company to share ideas and best practices and ensure the scale-up of the various Event teams of the organization.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- Work closely with Senior Events Managers of Playtype, marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure event content and experiences align with key messages and business objectives.
- Partner with senior leadership to define event goals, KPIs, and communication strategies, ensuring alignment across all channels.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and customer engagement across all events.

**What do you bring**:

- Proven experience (10+ years) in event management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing global events. Experience in the gaming (tabletop / videogames) or multimedia industry is an advantage.
- Expertise in both the strategic vision and operational execution of large-scale, multi-market events.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience in budgeting, cost control, and event ROI analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Out-of-the-box thinking and a high level of creativity to deliver impactful event experiences, even within restricted budgets.
- Strong negotiation skills and extensive experience in negotiating with event stakeholders and vendors.
- Ability to adapt to last-minute changes while ensuring the best possible outcome within the budget.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior executives.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, cross-cultural environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to travel to all events; and
- On event days, ability to spend 10+ hours engaging in physical activity including lifting and moving items of up to 50 pounds, walking long distances, and standing on your feet for hours at a time.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in a high-growth or global enterprise environment.
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