Director of Events – Kapaa, HI

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

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. The ideal candidate will have exceptional 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!

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

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.

HMSA Blue Cross Blue Shield
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

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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