Shannon Connex Recruiting · 2 days ago
Creative Director, Events
Shannon Connex Recruiting is seeking a Creative Director for Events to join a leading Destination Management Company. The role involves leading the creative team, managing event design and execution, and ensuring client satisfaction while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Receive all RFP’s- review, distribute, or return to Sales Teams with direction
Assist with internal sales development, AE improvement, “CreativNexte Selling” of other products
Follow up on pending proposals
Attend weekly sales meeting
Maintains vendor relations, along with setting vendor standards and procedures
Periodic buying review, set buying strategy with the Vice President
Resolves all conflicts and facilitates all negotiations – non-program related
Approve all new product development (everyone participates but submits to the Director)
Direct routine sales tools, new product and/or training for teams via sales meetings with the assistance of VP
Create proposals, self-assigned as Director and once “proposed”, maintain contact with Sales team until contracted
Produce/Operate events (including draft of production schedules), as often as possible, produce those you propose
Reconcile P&L’s (BILLING REVIEW)
Review and set training standards for training of new coordinators, account and ops managers Continuous education: Certification program
Assist with internal sales development, AE improvement, “Creative Selling” of other products (ex. off property “up sale”)
Qualification
Required
Full-scale event design, inception, and execution experience
3-5 years' leadership/management event planning/sales experience
Ability to perform in a diverse environment with a focus on customer service
Attention to detail
Organization
Precise oral and written communication
Multi-tasking
Meeting/exceeding deadlines
Cooperation
Teamwork
Creativity
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with co-workers and clients
Polished demeanor
Resourcefulness
Preferred
Knowledge of the Las Vegas market and resources (Props, Décor, production, linen, entertainment, etc.)
Knowledge of local geography, hotels and locations
Benefits
Laptop
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Health benefits
401K program
Company
Shannon Connex Recruiting
Your Connextion to the Hospitality Industry! Speaker: If your team needs help understanding clients and how to connect with them to grow their business, they most likely aren't speaking their language based on the client's personality type.
Funding
Current Stage
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