Regional Event Manager VIP Experiences (Las Vegas, NV)

Holiday Inn - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Accommodation

About the position

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families and creating memorable experiences. As a Regional Event Manager with VIP Experiences, you will play a crucial role in bringing exciting events to life, including concerts, fine dining, sporting events, private tours, and cruises. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about event planning and have a knack for building relationships and encouraging success. You will be responsible for increasing Member engagement and driving revenue through the meticulous planning and execution of these unique experiences. In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Director of VIP Experiences and will be tasked with managing the day-to-day operations of planning and launching experiential events. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing operations plans, negotiating contracts, obtaining necessary permits, selecting menus, and conducting cost analyses. You will also be expected to build and distribute event itineraries while anticipating and exceeding guest needs. Communication will be key, as you will work closely with site-level Sales & Marketing leaders to ensure that events are on schedule and that all goals are met. You will host and facilitate a variety of curated and experiential events, overseeing resource requirements and preparing event-related supplies. Collaboration with internal teams, leadership, and external vendors will be essential to ensure that all VIP Experience activities are completed successfully, on time, and within budget. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating, implementing, and monitoring KPIs and conducting competitive event analyses to drive incremental sales and revenue. This role requires a high level of competency in project management, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage operations plans for all aspects of the events including event timelines, contract negotiations, permit attainment, menu selection, and cost analysis.
• Build and distribute event itineraries and anticipate guest needs and exceed their expectations.
• Communicate with site-level Sales & Marketing leaders on an ongoing basis to ensure events are on schedule and all goals are met.
• Host and facilitate a wide variety of curated & experiential events including overseeing resources requirements at each event and preparing and shipping event related supplies.
• Proactively work with fellow team members, leadership, key stakeholders, internal teams, and vendors/partners to ensure all VIP Experience activities are completed successfully, on time, and within budgetary guidelines.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation, development & monitoring of KPIs and competitive event analysis that produces incremental sales and revenue.
• Manage all internal administrative, tactical, and operational logistics to ensure the VIP Experiences departmental deadlines are achieved.
• Display high competency in project management, working in a fast-paced and complex environment, execution of large projects, and working under multiple and competing deadlines.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in Event Planning or Hospitality Management.
• Must have a 4-year degree in a related field such as Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business, or any other related field.
• Strong communication skills both in written and verbal form.
• Proven ability to problem solve, identify opportunities, and implement improvements.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Up to 60% travel.