Director of Event Sales- Taskforce - Little Rock Marriott

The Little Rock Marriott presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants seeking a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry. Located in the heart of downtown Little Rock, our hotel offers a prime location, exceptional amenities, and renowned guest service. As a team member, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic and welcoming environment, providing personalized service to our valued guests. With opportunities for career growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, the Little Rock Marriott is the perfect place to elevate your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey with the Little Rock Marriott! #LittleRockMarriott #HospitalityCareers #MarriottJobs #DowntownLittleRock #TeamMarriott

The Taskforce Director of Event Sales 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.

Monitor competitor pricing, positioning, strategies and data; maintain understanding of the dynamics of the local market and demand generators and present appropriate action plans to management.

Analyze local events and activities and project the effect of opportunities they create.

· Understand the macro and micro-economic variables affecting supply and demand in the local marketplace.

· Work with DOS to oversee process for evaluating all opportunities for contracted catering business. Ensure that process enables high speed of response while maximizing profits.

· Develop and maintain relationships with other market DOC’s to create a network of peers in your community.

· Actively develop all subordinates, ensuring that they have opportunities to grow their catering, event management and leadership skill base through personal attention, internal/external training and participation in industry events.

· Effectively communicate any strategy changes to the sales/catering team.

· Marketing – Effectively develop and execute an appropriate marketing and ecommerce plan for the hotel in conjunction with the DOS.

· Have up to date knowledge of competitor menu pricing and maintain a pricing structure befitting of rank in the market.

STRATEGIC SKILLS: Skilled in all facets of our business or specific area of specialty. Highly capable with current practices and processes and looks ahead at opportunities to utilize new products, consumer trends, changes in the marketplace, and technology edge. Has natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear situations, issues and problems. Reflects on their experience to determine numerous future possibilities and outcomes. Can see how the details fit into the big picture. Is a highly capable and resourceful problem solver. Manages the creative process within the business or department to develop unique solutions. Leverages creative solutions in the organization resulting in competitive advantages. Makes great decisions.

· OPERATING SKILLS: Effectively divides, assigns, and delegates work to meet business objectives and goals. Communicates direction and purpose of work resulting in associate ownership, pride, and quality outcomes. Is able to assess how associates can improve performance and guides their developmental path. Is able to motivate and develop associates to their potential and create promotable talent for the organization.

· COURAGE: Readily leads when challenges arise and is invigorated by tough situations. Will take an unpopular stand when needed. Can recognize talented individuals, and assembles great teams without fear of hiring strong people. Formulates and communicates clear work plans, gives regular feedback on progress towards goals, and makes changes accordingly. Will let people know where they stand, and can take negative action when needed.

· ENERGY AND DRIVE: Is a competitive person who is consistently driven to accomplish and exceed goals. Creates a sense of urgency in matters that will impact the success of their business objectives.

· PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Welcoming and warm personality. Demonstrates genuine care for customers and associates. Sets the tone for others in stressful situations by responding in a cool, calm, and collected way. Creates confidence and trust with others and is viewed by others as honest and direct. Is comfortable in conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels. Can create an environment where associates thrive. Conveys trust in associates and elevates their confidence by encouraging decision making and learning opportunities.

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.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• 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

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.