Event Planning Manager

Event Planning ManagerWe're seeking an Event Planning Manager with creative and detail-oriented expertise to join our resort events team! In this Event Planning Manager role, you will coordinate all aspects of resort events, from initial planning to execution, ensuring an unforgettable guest experience. The Event Planning Manager acts as a liaison between customers and resort sales personnel, providing direction and supervision during meeting and banquet event execution. Available to event customers during resort functions to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. Directly serve group and catering customers by managing group room blocks, food and beverage coordination, meeting space logistics, and billing processes. If you're a natural leader, love a fast-paced environment, and thrive under pressure, then we want to hear from you!QualificationsBachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel/resort event sales experience1-year food and beverage experienceStrong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contractsDeveloped business communication skills, both written and verbalWorking knowledge of computers and Microsoft officePresent a professional appearance and confidenceAbility to communicate effectively with public and other Team MembersStrong time management skills, and ability to work under pressureExperience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems (such as hotel event management software)BenefitsDavidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.Multiple Tiers of Medical CoverageDental & Vision Coverage24/7 Teledoc serviceFree Maintenance MedicationsPet InsuranceHotel DiscountsTuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).401K MatchWorking at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.Salary RangeUSD $75,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr. Davidson Hospitality Group