Senior Event Planning Manager — Luxury Hospitality

management-davidsonhospitality; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection in Spokane, WA seeks a Senior Event Planning Manager to coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution, ensuring unforgettable experiences for guests. You will serve as liaison between customers and the hotel sales team, supervising events and resolving issues on site.

Lead the event planning department, manage logistics for group room blocks, F&B, meeting spaces and billing, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 3 years food and beverage experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract interpretation skills.
• 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 initial planning to execution.
• Serve as liaison between customer and hotel sales to provide direction and supervision during events.
• Be on hand during events to solve problems and suggest alternatives.
• Direct/motivate the event planning department to meet goals.
• Manage logistics of group room blocks, food & beverage, meeting space, and billing processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years hotel sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospitality Sales CRM systems

Job description

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection in Spokane, WA seeks a Senior Event Planning Manager to coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution, ensuring unforgettable experiences for guests. You will serve as liaison between customers and the hotel sales team, supervising events and resolving issues on site.

Lead the event planning department, manage logistics for group room blocks, F&B, meeting spaces and billing, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.