Event Specialist

Weekley Homes L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Vacation and holidays

New Home Discount for Team Members

Job summary

David Weekley Homes is seeking an Experienced Events Specialist to join the Marketing Team in the Greater Houston area. This on-site role focuses on planning and executing community and realtor events, managing budgets, vendors, and timelines to drive traffic and sales.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of event planning experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute community grand openings, realtor events, model home events, homeowner appreciation events and other marketing initiatives.
• Manage event logistics including timelines, vendor coordination, budgets, permits, signage, rentals, catering, entertainment and on-site execution.
• Coordinate setup, maintenance and presentation of events to reflect brand standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Design Center, Construction, Land, Purchasing and vendors to support launches and campaigns.
• Assist with opening new communities by coordinating marketing readiness, events and promotional activities.
• Track event budgets, invoices and vendor payments and maintain records.
• Evaluate event performance through attendance tracking, lead generation and post-event analysis.
• Maintain schedules and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships with internal teams, vendors, and community partners to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Creative problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

David Weekley Homes is looking for an EXPERIENCED EVENTS SPECIALIST to join our Marketing Team in the Greater Houston, Texas area.

Our Marketing team is responsible for creating exceptional experiences that connect homebuyers with our communities and brand. The Events Specialist plays a key role in planning and executing events and supporting community marketing initiatives that drive traffic and sales.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and execute community grand openings, realtor events, model home events, homeowner appreciation events and other marketing initiatives
• Manage event logistics including timelines, vendor coordination, budgets, permits, signage, rentals, catering, entertainment and on-site execution
• Coordinate the setup, maintenance and overall presentation of events to ensure they consistently reflect David Weekley Homes' brand standards
• Work closely with Marketing Coordinator, Sales, Design Center, Construction, Land, Purchasing and external vendors to support successful community launches and marketing campaigns
• Assist with opening new communities by coordinating marketing readiness, events and/or promotional activities
• Track event budgets, invoices and vendor payments while maintaining accurate records
• Evaluate event performance through attendance tracking, lead generation, post-event analysis and sales conversion to identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain project schedules and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Build positive working relationships with internal team members, vendors, and community partners while delivering an exceptional customer experience

Must also be able to:

• Establish strong working relationships with Sales, Construction, vendors, community partners and other David Weekley Homes team members
• Effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities while maintaining a high level of organization
• Coordinate vendors and service providers while ensuring quality, timeliness and budget expectations are met
• Exercise sound judgment, adapt quickly to changing priorities and resolve issues with professionalism
• Work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends in support of community events
• Travel throughout the Greater Houston area to support community events

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in event planning preferred
• College degree in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality or related field preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new marketing and project management software

Additional Information

This is an on-site position.

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the \"100 Best Companies to Work For\" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.