Event Manager

Event Manager at Alexandria Events

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests, and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with over 130 country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited!

Job Summary

The Event Manager is responsible for overseeing event sales and driving membership growth at the club. This hybrid role splits focus equally between event operations and membership development, ensuring both areas meet their annual revenue and engagement goals. This position requires strategic planning and a strong ability to cultivate relationships with both prospective clients and club members. The Director collaborates with the regional Event Sales and Membership teams as well as the General Manager to ensure alignment with the club's overall business objectives and service standards.

Day-to-Day:

Event Sales

• Execute sales plans to maximize event sales revenue, ensuring alignment with club goals and sales standards set by the regional sales team.
• Cultivate relationships with key clients and prospects, leveraging networking opportunities inside and outside the club to generate new business.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and General Manager to design profitable and competitive event offerings.
• Ensure all event-related activities and expenses are tracked.
• Utilize sales management tools such as Cater Pro and Power BI.

Membership

• Drive membership growth by executing targeted recruitment strategies.
• Facilitate membership upgrades and maintain prospect inventory.
• Collaborate with regional membership and marketing teams.
• Represent the club at community events and networking opportunities.
• Track and report on sales performance.

Additional Duties

• Assist with additional tasks as assigned.
• Follow company and department policies.
• Maintain professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Follow safe working practices.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.

About You:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience with proven results.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with golf or private club industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
• Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Effective communication and visual acuity.

Work Schedule

• Weekly schedule attendance required.
• Additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We Offer:

We believe in taking care of our team, and our Total Rewards package reflects that commitment. Your actual base pay will be determined by your skills, experience, education, location, and—if you're in a non-exempt role—hours worked.

While not all roles at Invited are full-time, those full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs (time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part time team members)

Have more questions? Check out our Invited Jobs website for more details about ClubLife, the Employee Experience, Company Benefits, and Our Culture. Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.