Director of Events

This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic creation, development, and flawless execution of high-impact events on behalf of TheLinkU and its clients. Develop and own the annual events strategy aligned with TheLinkU's business objectives and client commitments.Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients on all event-related matters, from concept through post-event reporting.Identify and evaluate new event opportunities, formats, and markets that expand TheLinkU's reach and revenue potential.Collaborate with senior leadership, sales, and marketing teams to align event programming with brand priorities and growth goals. Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing events team including full-time staff, contractors, and event-day volunteers.Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all team members.Cultivate and maintain a robust network of preferred vendors, partners, and venues in our marketsLead post-event debriefs and implement continuous improvement processes across the team. Minimum 8 years of progressive event management experience, with a strong track record of executing multiple large-scale, concurrent events.Demonstrated experience managing events with 500+ attendees, complex logistics, and multi-vendor coordination.Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.Exceptional project management skills with mastery of event planning tools and software.Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-event budgets of varying scale.Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.Willingness and ability to travel as needed and work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends during event periods. Be part of one of the fastest-growing sectors in sports and marketing.Play a direct role in supporting NIL operations across Power 5 and FBS institutions.Work in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.Make a real impact on student-athletes and athletic programs.A front-row seat to the fast-growing NIL and student-athlete ecosystem.Collaborative, mission-driven culture with direct leadership access and significant growth potential.