Special Events Manager OEM
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage special events and entertainment venues by achieving booking goals, serving as the primary contact for outside inquiries, and soliciting revenue from schools, camps, and religious organizations. Execute client site walk-throughs, generate event orders, and coordinate with the Director of Entertainment to oversee reservations and upsell services. Maintain marketing materials, ensure the hotel website reflects current venue information, and manage in-room amenity programs for special occasions. Handle administrative duties including phone answers, email correspondence, and reporting while liaising with sales and entertainment departments to plan holiday activations. Work a varied schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends to support daily operations.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar event management role
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive background in the Entertainment Industry
- Proven organizational capabilities to successfully execute a multi-day event requiring coordination across numerous teams
- Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines
- Excellent organizational planning and project management skills
- Ability to develop professional relationships in all aspects of the position that result in stable consistent reliable and courteous communication
- Demonstrated ability for accuracy and thoroughness
- High levels and respect for other company functions and the ability to work well with them as a team
- Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel)
- Ability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings nights and weekends
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