Event Planning Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group•San Diego, CA

28d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Event Planning Manager - a creative and detail-oriented professional role. In this Event Planning Manager role, you will coordinate all aspects of events, from initial planning to execution, ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience. The Event Planning Manager acts as a liaison between customers and hotel sales teams, providing direction and supervision during execution of meeting and banquet functions, events, and conferences. Will be available to customers during event to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. They will directly serve group and catering customers in a proactive manner working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, 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!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field, and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience
1-year food and beverage experience
Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
Present a professional appearance and confidence
Ability to communicate effectively with public and other Team Members
Strong time management skills, and ability to work under pressure
Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems (such as Salesforce or similar event management software)

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of events, from initial planning to execution, ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience.
Act as a liaison between customers and hotel sales teams, providing direction and supervision during execution of meeting and banquet functions, events, and conferences.
Be available to customers during events to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
Directly serve group and catering customers in a proactive manner working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, and billing processes.