Promotions and Events Manager

Gun Lake Tribal Gaming•Wayland, MI

About The Position

Grow gaming and non-gaming revenue, guest visitation and brand image through promotions and special events for Gun Lake Casino, while adhering to the Company standards, policies, procedures, and team development. At Gun Lake Casino Resort, every Team Member is an ambassador, essential to the success of our company and our culture. We expect that all Team Members take personal ownership in ensuring that everything they do is in the best interest of Gun Lake Casino Resort and embody the core values of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love: Love your brothers and sisters and share with them. Truth: Be true in everything you do. Be true to yourself and to your fellow Humans. Respect: You must give respect if you expect respect. Respect everyone, all persons, and all the things created. Bravery: To do what is right, even in the most difficult of times. Honesty: Be honest in every action and provide good feelings in your heart. Wisdom: We cherish knowledge; wisdom is used for the good of the people. Humility: Know that you are equal to everyone else, no better, no less. In this Role: Responsible for the creation, management, execution and analyzation of special events and promotions with strategic thought on the financial impact of the business. Utilize and/or acquire data to make informed decisions while maintaining financial and reputational success of the property. Creates, manages, reports, and maintains departmental budget and spend for day-to-day forecast as well as formal presentations. Responsible for proper audit trails and regulatory compliance. Represents the property in a professional capacity at external functions, special events, concerts, promotions, etc. Leads in communicating marketing plans to external departments and ensuring property management team is fully aware of upcoming marketing events. Provide support to team and delegate job duties. Responsible for always practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Casino Resort’s “Unsurpassed Service Standards.” Maintain a high level of personal integrity on and off duty. Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team-oriented work environment. Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities. Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management. Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a concentration in Business, Advertising, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field required. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
Four (4) years of specialized experience in casino advertising, promotions, marketing management or related with at least two (2) years of management experience required.
Flexibility to adjust schedule from week to week as business and promotional schedule demands; must be able to work any day of the week on any shift as business levels and staffing determine.
Strong public speaking experience is necessary, both written and verbal.
Ability to logically and independently plan, organize and complete work.
Must obtain a Gun Lake Tribal Gaming License

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the gaming or hospitality industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the creation, management, execution and analyzation of special events and promotions with strategic thought on the financial impact of the business.
Utilize and/or acquire data to make informed decisions while maintaining financial and reputational success of the property.
Creates, manages, reports, and maintains departmental budget and spend for day-to-day forecast as well as formal presentations.
Responsible for proper audit trails and regulatory compliance.
Represents the property in a professional capacity at external functions, special events, concerts, promotions, etc.
Leads in communicating marketing plans to external departments and ensuring property management team is fully aware of upcoming marketing events.
Provide support to team and delegate job duties.
Responsible for always practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Casino Resort’s “Unsurpassed Service Standards.”
Maintain a high level of personal integrity on and off duty.
Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team-oriented work environment.
Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities.
Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management.
Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards.
All other duties as assigned.