Event Specialist

David Weekley Homes•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

David Weekley Homes is looking for an EXPERIENCED EVENTS SPECIALIST to join our Marketing Team in the Greater Houston, Texas area. Our Marketing team is responsible for creating exceptional experiences that connect homebuyers with our communities and brand. The Events Specialist plays a key role in planning and executing events and supporting community marketing initiatives that drive traffic and sales.

Requirements

3+ years experience in event planning preferred
College degree in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality or related field preferred
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Creative problem-solving skills and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new marketing and project management software
Establish strong working relationships with Sales, Construction, vendors, community partners and other David Weekley Homes team members
Effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities while maintaining a high level of organization
Coordinate vendors and service providers while ensuring quality, timeliness and budget expectations are met
Exercise sound judgment, adapt quickly to changing priorities and resolve issues with professionalism
Work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and execute community grand openings, realtor events, model home events, homeowner appreciation events and other marketing initiatives
Manage event logistics including timelines, vendor coordination, budgets, permits, signage, rentals, catering, entertainment and on-site execution
Coordinate the setup, maintenance and overall presentation of events to ensure they consistently reflect David Weekley Homes' brand standards
Work closely with Marketing Coordinator, Sales, Design Center, Construction, Land, Purchasing and external vendors to support successful community launches and marketing campaigns
Assist with opening new communities by coordinating marketing readiness, events and/or promotional activities
Track event budgets, invoices and vendor payments while maintaining accurate records
Evaluate event performance through attendance tracking, lead generation, post-event analysis and sales conversion to identify opportunities for improvement
Maintain project schedules and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Build positive working relationships with internal team members, vendors, and community partners while delivering an exceptional customer experience