Senior Event Director - Luxury Hotel & Experiences

Davenport Hotels; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Teledoc

Job summary

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection in Spokane is seeking a Senior Event Planning Manager to coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution, ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience.

The role serves as a liaison between clients and the hotel sales team, directing the event planning department, and supporting group room blocks, food and beverage, spaces, and billing. If you thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 3 years food and beverage experience
• Strong negotiation and interpretation of contracts
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to direct/motivate event planning department to meet and exceed goals
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution.
• Serve as liaison between client and hotel sales to provide direction during events.
• Supervise meeting and banquet functions and manage on-site execution.
• Be available during events to resolve issues and suggest alternatives.
• Work with group room blocks, food & beverage, public meeting spaces and billing processes.

Skills

Event planning leadership

Negotiation skills

Contract interpretation

Business communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hospitality CRM systems

CRM systems

Job description

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection in Spokane is seeking a Senior Event Planning Manager to coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution, ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience.

The role serves as a liaison between clients and the hotel sales team, directing the event planning department, and supporting group room blocks, food and beverage, spaces, and billing. If you thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, we’d like to hear from you.