Marketing Special Event Manager

Laguna Development Corp • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Marketing Special Event Manager plays a key role in creating exceptional guest experiences and driving strategic engagement across Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) properties. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this position leads the planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact special events—including VIP dinners, slot tournaments, drawings, gift giveaways, Stadium 66 events, and team member celebrations. The ideal candidate brings a passion for delivering memorable entertainment experiences, a strong understanding of sports-themed and promotional marketing, and the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with guests, partners, and the local community. This role requires creativity, leadership, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that reflects LDC’s core values and brand standards.

In addition to designing and executing innovative events, the Marketing Special Event Manager will oversee event logistics, budgets, timelines, ROI analysis, and post-event reporting to ensure cost-effective and impactful results. This position works closely with marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to support broader initiatives, streamline processes, and enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. The role also manages group sales efforts, supports major sporting telecasts and themed promotions, and represents LDC at community and business events. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective time management, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience), the ability to obtain required certifications and licensing, and proven leadership experience are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to obtain required certifications and licensing
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Collaborative spirit
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact special events
• Oversee event logistics, budgets, timelines, ROI analysis, and post-event reporting
• Works closely with marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to support broader initiatives, streamline processes, and enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and retention
• Manages group sales efforts
• Supports major sporting telecasts and themed promotions
• Represents LDC at community and business events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees