Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,000.00 - $70,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Competitive salary and commission structure
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long term disability
short term disability
Paid Time Off
Holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Yearly performance reviews
Employee Discounts
Discount at Deseo Grande Apartments
Job Description
Dezerland Park Orlando is Florida's largest indoor attraction, offering a unique and diverse playground experience that caters to families, friends, and teams seeking unforgettable memories. Spanning over 800,000 square feet, this extensive entertainment complex features a wide variety of attractions including a gel blaster arena, axe throwing lanes, a pinball arcade, and one of the world's largest auto museums. Dezerland Park Orlando stands out as a vibrant and dynamic destination for recreational activities, social gatherings, and corporate events, providing a welcoming environment where fun, excitement, and a sense of community come together. Beyond its remarkable attractions, the park takes pride... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, business, or related field preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in event sales and coordination within entertainment or venue settings preferred
- 2-3 plus years of event management experience preferred
- Ability to move about the facility for site tours and presentations
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong proven ability to lead teams and drive performance
- Strong financial acumen with building event budgets and cost structures
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to consistently achieve sales goals and manage client accounts effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills with high professionalism
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in event sales and coordination within entertainment or venue settings preferred
- 2-3 plus years of event management experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, business, or related field preferred
- Experience with sales and event management software such as Reserve, Tripleseat, and Cvent is a plus
- Experience with project management software like Click-up, Monday, and Asana is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- Ability to move about the facility for site tours and presentations
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong proven ability to lead teams and drive performance
- Strong financial acumen with building event budgets and cost structures
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to consistently achieve sales goals and manage client accounts effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills with high professionalism
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Lead the development of comprehensive event guides and operational processes
- Create customized event concepts, proposals, and pricing packages tailored to client needs and budgets
- Develop event cost structures, ensuring accurate pricing and strong profit margins
- Conduct site tours, client meetings, and sales presentations
- Monitor market trends, competitors' offerings, and pricing strategies
- Identify opportunities to maximize event revenue through strategic upselling and value-added services
- Lead, mentor, and support event staff to achieve individual and team goals
- Prepare and manage proposals, pricing, contracts, and payment schedules
- Accurately record customer data and booking details in event management software
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals
- Ensure setup and breakdown of events with proper inventory management
- Conduct post-event evaluations with events team
- Manage event timelines and oversee seamless execution on event day
- Coordinate with city officials to secure permits when required
- Walk-thru events multiple times prior to start to ensure readiness
- Respond to customer inquiries and follow up within 24 hours
- Collaborate with food and beverage team on event menus and bar packages
- Coordinate with F&B and attractions teams on service timelines and staffing
- Ensure smooth execution of food and beverage services during events
- Manage attraction and operational changes approvals and communications
- Oversee access control systems, including wristbands and credentials
- Ensure all waivers are signed in advance
- Coordinate with maintenance and janitorial teams for event space setup and cleanliness
- Communicate event requirements related to room setups, equipment, repairs, and safety
- Confirm venue availability, room layouts, lighting, staging, HVAC, and accessibility with property team
- Collaborate with marketing team on event promotional materials
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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