Event Sales Manager

Event Sales Manager

Ready to sell unforgettable experiences instead of just events? As our Event Sales Manager at the stunning Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, you won't just be booking space, you'll be helping clients bring their biggest dreams to life in one of Omaha's most historic and breathtaking venues. From dreamy weddings to buzz-worthy corporate gatherings, you'll mix creativity, hustle, and heart to make every event unforgettable, all while working with an awesome team that knows how to get things done and have fun doing it.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or at least 2+ years of hotel sales experienceyou know your way around a client meeting and a room setup.

At least 1 year of food & beverage experiencebecause you know the magic is in the menu.

A knack for negotiation and reading between the lines of contractsyou've got the fine print handled.

Business communication skills that impresswritten, verbal, and everything in between.

You speak fluent Microsoft Office (Excel doesn't scare you), and you're tech-savvy by nature.

A confident, polished presenceyou represent the Cottonwood in style.

You've got that proactive hustlefast-paced, driven, and always looking to close the next win.

You don't just talk the talkyou live and breathe customer service and brand standards.

You understand the market landscapewho's competing, what's trending, and how to stay ahead of it all.

Pressure? Deadlines? Multiple events at once? You've got the time management game locked down.

A natural communicator, you connect effortlessly with clients, teams, and vendors alike.

Creative flair for designing events that wowbecause cookie-cutter just isn't your thing.

Solid banquet know-howfrom AV and setups to menu planning and scheduling.

You can collaborate with chefs to craft menus that dazzle guests and keep profits on point.

Experience with hospitality CRM systems like Delphi, Daylight, Marriott CI / TY, or Starwood ISAC? That's a major bonus.

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