Luxury Resort Event Planning Lead

Paradise Point Resort & Spa; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc Service

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

We value leadership, ability to work in fast-paced environments, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role is on-site at a luxury waterfront resort with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 1-year food and beverage experience.
• Strong negotiation and interpretation of contracts.
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Present a professional appearance and confidence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other Team Members.
• Strong time management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems (such as Salesforce or similar event management software).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution.
• Act as liaison between customers and hotel sales teams.
• Supervise during execution of meetings, banquets, events, and conferences.
• Serve group and catering customers proactively, managing group room blocks, food & beverage, and billing processes.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Negotiation skills

Contract interpretation

Business communication

Professional image

Public speaking

Time management

CRM experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or Hospitality

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We value leadership, ability to work in fast-paced environments, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role is on-site at a luxury waterfront resort with growth opportunities.