Director of Events

Property Description

Wave Resort, located in the picturesque beachfront community of Long Branch, New Jersey, is seeking passionate individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a luxurious resort that offers unparalleled service and unforgettable experiences to our guests. With positions available in hospitality, guest services, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our resort showcases modern design, stunning ocean views, and a vibrant atmosphere, creating an exciting and dynamic work environment. As a member of the Wave Resort team, you'll have the chance to provide exceptional service to our guests, work in a beautiful coastal setting, and be a part of a renowned hospitality destination. Join us in delivering memorable moments and become a valued member of our team at Wave Resort in Long Branch, NJ!

Overview

Join our dynamic team as the Director of Events! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our event planning and execution for weddings and all special events. It will be important for this individual to be highly advanced networker and community engager.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional selling, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. As the Director of Events, you will have the opportunity to coordinate with various departments and collaborate with clients to deliver exceptional events. The Director of Events is responsible for coordinating catering sales by establishing markets, goals and advertising techniques; coordinating with the Director of Sales to ensure profitable bookings; manage pricing policy of the property, ensuring proper payments for services rendered; developing and maintaining solicitation responsibilities; reviewing catering contracts; selecting, training and developing Team Members.    

If you have a proven track record of success in event management, excellent communication skills, and are excited about the hospitality industry, we want you to join us!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years catering experience, hotels preferred
• Highly developed business communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
• Able to execute a Sales and Marketing Plan to enhance revenue
• Creativity in designing events and menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit
• Strong time management skills
• Previous experience leading and directing a team
• Confident and professional appearance

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

Salary : $98,000