Luxury Event Sales Lead

Landry's, LLC.•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Events Company is based in Houston, Texas, and curates luxury corporate gatherings, weddings, and social affairs. The role is responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of high-profile events, from concept through completion. It includes managing client and vendor relationships, contracts and budgets aligned with profit goals, and coordinating event logistics, design elements, and timelines. The position works under the supervision of the SVP/COO and provides project updates to the Senior Operations Director.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in high-end or luxury event planning, working with event budgets of $250,000 or more.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Sheets.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business dictates.
Submit a portfolio of past work with the application and resume.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, prioritize, and implement assigned events, including balls, weddings, galas, social events, and corporate events, planning and orchestrating each from beginning to end.
Produce and negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with clients and preferred vendors.
Compile event cost estimates for client approval under the supervision of the SVP/COO; track budget statistics, prepare event files, and produce management reports.
Complete necessary documents, including contracts, deposits, and correspondence.
Develop client cost estimates within the allowed budget while ensuring events meet The Events Company's target profit margins.
Work with third-party vendors to provide necessary information and invoices to the Accounting Department for payment.
Assist in creating and executing event themes and space layouts.
Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on staging, staffing, transportation, delivery, setup, and breakdown arrangements for props, décor, and supplies.
Set up client meetings and event schedules, organize materials, review itineraries, and book third-party services.
Coordinate services for client needs, including invitations, signage, programs, graphics, and entertainment, within the event budget.
Attend event setup on-site to ensure each element is executed as sold to the client.
Determine appropriate responses to problems and emergencies to ensure event success.
Provide project status updates to the Senior Operations Director.
Provide weekly updates to the event calendar.
Develop detailed timelines for each event and distribute pertinent information to relevant departments and vendors.
Submit final billing to the client and Accounting Department within five days of event completion.