Parties Manager

American Dream•East Rutherford, NJ

About The Position

The Parties Manager plans, prepares, and executes seamless, memorable parties. The role focuses on initial client meetings, understanding guest requests, procurement, scheduling, and managing and training team members. The manager ensures party arrangements comply with company and safety standards, develops client agreements and budgets, and keeps clients and outside vendors informed throughout planning and execution. The role also oversees party staff, supports sales and programming, and serves as the main point of contact for guest resolutions and survey analysis. The position requires frequent sitting and keyboard-based repetitive motion, with periodic standing or moving, kneeling or bending, reaching, stooping or squatting, and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in party planning and execution.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Strong written skills, including experience writing marketing or public relations text.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse network of individuals and organizations.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize a large volume of tasks.
Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
Strong customer service skills.
Represent American Dream, Nickelodeon Universe, DreamWorks Water Park, and Angry Birds with a high degree of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or another related field.

Responsibilities

Arrange all aspects of parties while following company and safety standards.
Create agreements and budgets with clients.
Communicate budget, space, and vendor progress to clients.
Inform clients upfront about problems that arise.
Maintain communication with outside vendors contracted for events.
Prepare and execute a detailed outline of event needs.
Ensure arrangements are accounted for, including event space, food and drink, music, visuals, and other client requests.
Adjust event schedule availability as the operating calendar changes.
Oversee scheduling and management of Party Planners, the Party Coordinator, and Party Hosts.
Conduct on-site party tours with the Party Planner.
Work with the sales team to expand programming, process special requests, and answer questions.
Serve as the main point of contact for Guest Resolutions and survey analysis.
Manage and train team members.