Director of Sales Marketing

Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually, plus commission Status: Full-time, year-round, salaried exempt Facility Description Swan Point Yacht & Country Club offers golf, dining, private events, recreation, and waterfront hospitality in a welcoming club environment. Our property includes a championship golf course, clubhouse, full-service food and beverage operations, and indoor and outdoor event spaces. Position Summary This is an event-planning and execution position with sales and marketing responsibilities not a traditional sales-only role. The Director will manage weddings, corporate functions, social events, fundraisers, and member events from the initial inquiry through on-site execution. Responsibilities include conducting tours, preparing proposals and contracts, developing timelines and floor plans, creating banquet event orders, coordinating with clients and departments, and assisting during events. Sell, plan, coordinate, and execute weddings, corporate functions, fundraisers, member events, and other catered events. Respond to inquiries, conduct tours and consultations, prepare proposals and contracts, and follow up with leads. Manage client relationships throughout the planning process. Create detailed timelines, floor plans, setup instructions, menus, and banquet event orders. Coordinate event details with the General Manager, Chef, food and beverage team, golf operations, vendors, and other departments. Attend tastings, planning meetings, rehearsals, and events as needed. Serve as a primary client and vendor contact before and during events. Resolve event-related concerns professionally and efficiently. Create and publish engaging content for social media, email, website, print materials, advertising, and special promotions. Maintain a consistent brand image and keep marketing materials accurate and current. Build relationships with wedding professionals, hotels, local businesses, schools, civic groups, and community organizations. Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, partnerships, and promotional opportunities. Track sales goals, marketing performance, event revenue, budgets, forecasts, and required reports. Required Qualifications At least three years of professional experience planning and executing weddings, banquets, catered events, golf outings, or comparable hospitality functions. Demonstrated ability to manage events from inquiry through on-site execution. Experience preparing proposals, contracts, timelines, floor plans, and BEOs or similar event documents. Excellent organization, communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines with close attention to detail. Professional attitude and appearance. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working in a country club, golf facility, wedding venue, hotel, resort, restaurant, or catering operation is strongly preferred. Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with matching Health savings and flexible spending accounts Life insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program KemperSports is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Swan Point Yacht & Country Club Inc