The Events & Hospitality Department oversees the strategic development, planning and execution of hundreds of events for Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing each year, including marquee events like MLS All-Star Week, MLS Cup, MLS NEXT tournament events, Leagues Cup, the Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, Concacaf tournaments, MLS Rivalry Week, Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup, and dozens of other SUM/international property events. Annually, the Events Team also manages cross-departmental initiatives including hospitality/B2B programming, press announcements, department/executive meetings, competition events and other strategic projects for the Enterprise.
Position Summary
The Director, Hotels & Meetings will lead the planning and successful execution of dozens MLS/SUM meetings and event hotel contracts for the Enterprise, including the RFP and contracting process for more than 100 programs annually. Marquee events include MLS All-Star, MLS Cup, and MLS NEXT tournaments, each of which accommodate thousands of hotel room nights and several host properties. In addition to sourcing/contracting, the Director, Hospitality will lead the overall hotels & meetings strategy and planning process for the Enterprise, managing and leading relevant operations logistics with all partners within the Enterprise. Additionally, this person will oversee one team member and will develop, coach, and guide this direct report.
This position will further develop the strategy for Enterprise Sourcing, leveraging Hotel Brand Representatives and CVB relationships, total spend, and market analysis to secure concessions that are consistent across the department. This position will also support the commercial partnership in the hotel category, using post-event analysis from programs to further improve the meeting experience, recommending ways to effectively manage expenses and/or find budget efficiencies and improve attendee experience at all events.
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Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $115,000 - $150,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.
We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.
At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.
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