Property Description Paradise Point Resort and Spa is a picturesque, waterfront resort nestled on a private island in San Diego, California, offering a serene and idyllic work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa means being part of a premier luxury resort known for its stunning views, lush gardens, and world-class amenities. The resort boasts a range of exciting employment opportunities, from front-of-house positions to behind-the-scenes roles, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. With its focus on delivering exceptional guest service, Paradise Point Resort and Spa offers employees the chance to hone their hospitality skills while working in a breathtaking location. The resort is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for growth and development, and creating a welcoming and supportive team environment. Joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa presents a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious resort that epitomizes relaxation, luxury, and unparalleled guest experiences. Overview We're seeking an Event Planning Manager with creative and detail-oriented expertise to join our resort events team! In this Event Planning Manager role, you will coordinate all aspects of resort events, from initial planning to execution, ensuring an unforgettable guest experience. The Event Planning Manager acts as a liaison between customers and resort sales personnel, providing direction and supervision during meeting and banquet event execution. Available to event customers during resort functions to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. Directly serve group and catering customers by managing group room blocks, food and beverage coordination, meeting space logistics, and billing processes. If you're a natural leader, love a fast-paced environment, and thrive under pressure, then we want to hear from you! Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel/resort event sales experience • 1-year food and beverage experience • Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts • Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft office • Present a professional appearance and confidence • Ability to communicate effectively with public and other Team Members • Strong time management skills, and ability to work under pressure • Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems (such as hotel event management software) Benefits 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 OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. Salary Range USD $75,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.