Director of Events

Davidson Hospitality Group


Date: 1 week ago
City: Overland Park, KS
Contract type: Full time

Join our dynamic team as the Director of Events! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our event planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. As the Director of Events, you will have the opportunity to coordinate with various departments and collaborate with clients to deliver exceptional events. The Director of Events is responsible for coordinating catering sales by establishing markets, goals and advertising techniques; coordinating with the Director of Sales to ensure profitable bookings; manage pricing policy of the property, ensuring proper payments for services rendered; developing and maintaining solicitation responsibilities; reviewing catering contracts; selecting, training and developing Team Members.    

If you have a proven track record of success in event management, excellent communication skills, and are excited about the hospitality industry, we want you to join us!

 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years catering experience, hotels preferred
  • Highly developed business communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
  • Able to execute a Sales and Marketing Plan to enhance revenue
  • Creativity in designing events and menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit
  • Strong time management skills
  • Previous experience leading and directing a team
  • Confident and professional appearance

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