Legends Global
Sr. Director of Corporate Event Management
Legends Global
Legends Global is the world's leading venue management, sales and partnership, and event hospitality company. The company was formed by the combination of Legends and ASM Global, global leaders in venue, event strategy, and management. The company's elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.
Allegiant Stadium Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and home to the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is an award‑winning global events destination. A state‑of‑the‑art, multipurpose venue with a capacity of 65,000, it has hosted world‑class music artists such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Illenium and BTS, and will host many more legendary concerts. The fully enclosed stadium is also home to the UNLV Rebels football team and has hosted premier sporting events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Pac‑12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, and WWE SummerSlam. The venue also hosted the NFL Pro Bowl in 2022 and Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. Allegiant Stadium is committed to giving back to the community through numerous diversity, inclusion, and community outreach initiatives.
Job Summary The Senior Director of Corporate Event Management will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of non‑ticketed event operations at Allegiant Stadium. This role requires a polished, solutions‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, builds trust across departments, and inspires a culture of “yes” that drives excellence and innovation.
The Senior Director will lead the event management team with a focus on mentorship and professional growth—developing skills, elevating performance, and fostering a mindset of accountability and continuous improvement. This leader will take ownership of key initiatives and ensure flawless execution of every event while identifying and implementing new opportunities that contribute to the organization’s bottom line.
Essential Functions
Serve as the primary resource between the client and stadium internal departments/cross‑functioning teams regarding schedules, staffing, front‑of‑house, events, rules and regulations, standard operating procedures, and any other communications that ensure successful operation.
Hire, train, provide performance reviews, coach, and manage direct reports.
Develop and manage budgets for events. Consistently review expenses and revenues from events and find strategic avenues to cut costs and/or increase revenues. Provide regular communication with leadership teams on costs and potential cost control mechanisms. Work with Finance to collect, track, and analyze event data for P&L statements.
Partner with internal department heads and external vendors such as Food & Beverage and Security to ensure event requirements are met.
Evaluate event staffing levels and collaborate with department heads to ensure all needs are met within budget.
Manage and oversee the day‑of logistics for events, ensuring that all areas of facility management (security, guest services, parking, operations) deliver an outstanding experience.
Facilitate meetings with department heads to better understand and communicate schedules, projects, tours, and any other initiatives that may impact facility operations.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Proven leadership experience managing complex event operations within a large‑scale venue, stadium, convention center, or hospitality environment.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic goals into operational results.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
A passion for mentorship, team development, and delivering excellence under pressure.
Minimum education: BA/BS Degree in Business, Hospitality, Event Planning or related field.
7–10 years of related work experience.
Experience managing, leading, coaching or mentoring teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other required business systems.
Knowledge of and experience applying basic accounting principles.
Previous experience at a high‑profile sports arena or convention center setting.
Previous experience in budget development, tracking and management.
Previous experience with revenue management.
Can operate under extreme deadlines and within budget.
Project management experience with detail‑oriented and strong organizational skills.
Able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Allegiant Stadium Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and home to the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is an award‑winning global events destination. A state‑of‑the‑art, multipurpose venue with a capacity of 65,000, it has hosted world‑class music artists such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Illenium and BTS, and will host many more legendary concerts. The fully enclosed stadium is also home to the UNLV Rebels football team and has hosted premier sporting events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Pac‑12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, and WWE SummerSlam. The venue also hosted the NFL Pro Bowl in 2022 and Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. Allegiant Stadium is committed to giving back to the community through numerous diversity, inclusion, and community outreach initiatives.
Job Summary The Senior Director of Corporate Event Management will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of non‑ticketed event operations at Allegiant Stadium. This role requires a polished, solutions‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, builds trust across departments, and inspires a culture of “yes” that drives excellence and innovation.
The Senior Director will lead the event management team with a focus on mentorship and professional growth—developing skills, elevating performance, and fostering a mindset of accountability and continuous improvement. This leader will take ownership of key initiatives and ensure flawless execution of every event while identifying and implementing new opportunities that contribute to the organization’s bottom line.
Essential Functions
Serve as the primary resource between the client and stadium internal departments/cross‑functioning teams regarding schedules, staffing, front‑of‑house, events, rules and regulations, standard operating procedures, and any other communications that ensure successful operation.
Hire, train, provide performance reviews, coach, and manage direct reports.
Develop and manage budgets for events. Consistently review expenses and revenues from events and find strategic avenues to cut costs and/or increase revenues. Provide regular communication with leadership teams on costs and potential cost control mechanisms. Work with Finance to collect, track, and analyze event data for P&L statements.
Partner with internal department heads and external vendors such as Food & Beverage and Security to ensure event requirements are met.
Evaluate event staffing levels and collaborate with department heads to ensure all needs are met within budget.
Manage and oversee the day‑of logistics for events, ensuring that all areas of facility management (security, guest services, parking, operations) deliver an outstanding experience.
Facilitate meetings with department heads to better understand and communicate schedules, projects, tours, and any other initiatives that may impact facility operations.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Proven leadership experience managing complex event operations within a large‑scale venue, stadium, convention center, or hospitality environment.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic goals into operational results.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
A passion for mentorship, team development, and delivering excellence under pressure.
Minimum education: BA/BS Degree in Business, Hospitality, Event Planning or related field.
7–10 years of related work experience.
Experience managing, leading, coaching or mentoring teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other required business systems.
Knowledge of and experience applying basic accounting principles.
Previous experience at a high‑profile sports arena or convention center setting.
Previous experience in budget development, tracking and management.
Previous experience with revenue management.
Can operate under extreme deadlines and within budget.
Project management experience with detail‑oriented and strong organizational skills.
Able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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