Specialist, Events
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Job Location:
Pompano Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We Put the World on Vacation
Travel Leisure Co. is the worlds leading vacation ownership and travel membership company with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort travel club and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.This is a Work from Home position but only candidates living within a 30minute drivefrom Club Wyndham Palm-Aire 2601 N Palm Aire Dr Pompano Beach FL 33069will be considered.
TheSpecialist Eventsis responsible forplanning coordinating and executing a wide range of events aligned with companyobjectivesand departmental guidelines. This role manages all eventlogisticsincluding venue procurement entertainment booking dining arrangements transportation and vendor partnerships. The Liaison ensures all events stay within budget and deliver exceptional guest and stakeholder experiences. This position serves as a key liaison between internal teams site leaders guests and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
In addition to core responsibilities this role collaborates closely with field sales and marketing teams toidentifylatent opportunities to increase onsite owner tour participation through strategic event offerings. The Liaison workshand-in-handwith these teams to align on high-revenue producing events that resonate with owners and drive high guest satisfaction scores. Liaisonsare responsible forhosting assigned events within their market as directed by management and may occasionallyassistwith events in other markets. This role requires travel including nights and weekends to support face-to-face interactions with Travel Leisure Co. owners resort marketing and sales leaders and venue personnel.
How Youll Shine:
- Hosts all event types across Travel Leisure Co. brands both onsite and offsite engaging directly with owners resort and venue personnel and marketing and sales leaders. (40%)
- Research eventlogisticsanddetermineoverall event concepts thatremaininside monetary budgets and will lead to sales success. (15% time)
- Build strategic relationships with site sales and marketing leaders to enhance event quality guest satisfaction and operationalefficiencies. (15%)
- Plan and manage multiple events at various stages simultaneously. (10% time)
- Communicates with site-level sales and marketing business operations and resort operations leaders to ensure events are executed onscheduleandobjectivesare achieved. (10%)
- Submits event details proformas and contracts to senior leadership for cost approvals (10% time)
Travel Requirements
- High travel 80% 90%
What Youll Bring:
Education
- Bachelors degree or equivalent college degree preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of timeshare industry products and clubs
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong motivation to learn willingness to be a team player yetoperateindependently asrequiredwhile exercising discretion and independent judgment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work to ensure quality
- Written and verbal communication skills to executetimelyand effective communication
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
- Strong networking skills to buildappropriate relationshipsthroughout a broad organization
- Proven ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in various stages of completion
- Ability tosolicitfeedback to improve processes and develop project strategies
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships tofacilitatethe accomplishment of work goals
- Ability to recognize priority and be able to manage time effectively to deliver on priorities
- Ability to be proactive and communicate proper sense of urgency for tasks to keep work on target
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing
- Ability to be flexible with change and adapt to changes within products/programs
- Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group
- Ability to interact with various business partners at all levels in the organization
- Vacation Ownership and travel industry knowledge a plus
Technical Skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint Excel Outlook
- Proficiencyin Adobe Professional
Job Experience
- 5 years of experience in marketing campaign strategy or loyalty marketing
- 2 years of experience managing external vendors agencies or direct reports
How Youll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel Leisure Co. benefits include:
Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability
- Depending on position paid time off parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
- 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Legal and identify theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
- Employee Assistance Program
Where Memories Start with You
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel Leisure Co. Here youll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun celebrate together and support one another. Were always looking ahead to whats next and how we can strengthen our business its neighboring communities and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts COMPANY OVERVIEW: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experien ... View more
