Event Manager

Role: Event Manager

Reports to: Senior Director of Events

Company: DLP Capital

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Location: St. Augustine, FL (Hybrid)

​Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401(k) with innovative company matching program, Unlimited PTO after 1 year, Hybrid work schedules available, Learning/Educational Incentives, Living Fully Well-being Program, Company Events, many self improvement and productivity tools, and the incredible feeling of fulfillment from making a difference in the lives of others while achieving your dreams and goals!

DLP Capital - DLP Capital is a private real estate investment and financial services company focused on making an IMPACT by acquiring, developing, and building relationships, housing, leaders, and organizations. DLP Capital executes its IMPACT through a wide array of business divisions and companies including lending, investment funds, sales, leasing, property management, construction management, development, and loan servicing. Through the Elite Execution System, as well as the company’s exclusive membership platforms focused on business scaling, investment housing, family, and wealth, DLP Capital impacts lives by empowering its clients to choose, create, grow and preserve prosperity. Continuing its steady year-over-year growth, the company earned a spot on multiple Best Places to Work lists for 6 years in a row and on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for 9 years straight.

Summary: The Corporate Event Manager based in St. Augustine, FL or Allentown, PA supports DLP Capital with strategic in-person and virtual event planning and execution. This role specifically works closely with the Marketing and Sales teams, with the opportunity to interact with the rest of the organization. The Corporate Event Manager leverages expertise in project management and event execution, superior problem-solving and interpersonal skills, complemented with a passion for excellence to create and execute on DLP Capital's overall brand and vision.

What you have already achieved: (Requirements) 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Hospitality, Meeting and Event Services, and/or Convention Services required
• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience required
• Must have excellent knowledge and a high level of experience in hospitality, catering and events
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task and coordinate all aspects of event planning
• Must have the ability to work independently, problem solve, troubleshoot, effectively prioritize work and accurately meet deadlines
• Must be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google
• Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, management, clients and vendors
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels and event schedule
• Drive additional revenue through proven upsell techniques with the ability to meet upsell goals
• Extensive property product knowledge, i.e., staffing, operations, safety, security, structural, terminology, fire, police and health codes, property policies, city ordinances
• Extensive knowledge of the property structure/layout and how all departments interact
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must have a positive attitude about service, teamwork and motivation to go above and beyond
• Must be accountable and have the ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to respond quickly to situations and provide strong problem-solving skills

What you are great at: (Responsibilities) 

• Lead the event planning, production and management for DLP internal and external events including conferences, trade shows, dinners, and special events
• Collaborate with Marketing and business-unit leaders to elevate the overall level of events
• Develop and communicate project plans for each event. Deliver against established milestones to achieve team and stakeholder goals, contributing to a long-term strategic vision and process development to ultimately drive additional attendance at events
• Efficiently utilize templates and established processes to increase the operational effectiveness of each event, both from the client experience and internal team performance
• Properly negotiate vendor costs while mitigating event liabilities and maximizing overall ROI
• Plan and negotiate events across the DLP footprint in a timely manner, efficiently managing short term requests including partner dinners, Inner Circle events, conferences and company outings
• Lead sourcing and booking of all venues, including but not limited to food and beverage, A/V, transportation, decor and accommodations, maintain and strengthen existing partnerships
• Maintain an industry knowledge to secure keynote speakers to cultivate a conference agenda and manage speaker needs including A/V requirements, collateral, bio/headshot and travel arrangements
• Take an active role in internal and external Membership brainstorming to deliver WOW Experiences to members
• Provide strategic input, recommendations and debriefs to business groups on event development
• Cultivate and maintain partnering relationships with external business partners such as catering, conference services, audio visual, security and facilities
• Develop clear and concise budgets, banquet event orders and production schedules that communicate the requirements for each event and maintain ongoing communication with the event team relating to changes as appropriate

Who you will work with :

• 300 high energy, positive, incredible team members
• An experienced top-level Leadership team 
• Events and Marketing Teams

What you're motivated by: 

• A fast pace. We’ve grown exponentially and new team members continue to join our DLP family. 
• ​An executive leadership team that trusts each other, communicates effectively, and is committed to helping team members grow, both personally and professionally.
• Visionary, smart, and thoughtful CEO. Ours is the kind of leader you read about, hope to work with, and learn from.
• A culture focused on developing and investing in team members - coaching, training, and supporting each other. We have a mantra of “Leaders made here” at DLP, focused on developing and growing leaders.

We are looking for ROCK STARS to join our collaborative team. Are you driven for greatness? If so, we may be a perfect match! If you feel that you have the drive, knowledge, skills, and experience to truly be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.