Specialist, Events

Location: New York

** This is a Work from Home position but only candidates living within a 30 minutes drive from our Midtown 45 location (205 E 45th St, New York, NY)
** The
** Specialist, Events
** is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of events aligned with company objectives and departmental guidelines. This role manages all event logistics including venue procurement, entertainment booking, dining arrangements, transportation, and vendor partnerships. The Liaison ensures all events stay within budget and deliver exceptional guest and stakeholder experiences. This position serves as a key liaison between internal teams, site leaders, guests, and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution.

In addition to core responsibilities, this role collaborates closely with field sales and marketing teams to identify latent opportunities to increase onsite owner tour participation through strategic event offerings. The Liaison works hand-in-hand with these teams to align on high-revenue producing events that resonate with owners and drive high guest satisfaction scores. Liaisons are responsible for hosting assigned events within their market as directed by management and may occasionally assist with events in other markets.

This role requires travel, including nights and weekends, to support face-to-face interactions with Travel + Leisure Co. owners, resort marketing and sales leaders, and venue personnel.
** Travel Requirements*
* ** Education*
* ** Knowledge and Skills** - Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Strong motivation to learn, willingness to be a team player, yet operate independently as required while exercising discretion and independent judgment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Written and verbal communication skills to execute timely and effective communication
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills

Strong networking skills to build appropriate relationships throughout a broad organization
- Proven ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in various stages of completion

Ability to solicit feedback to improve processes and develop project strategies

Ability to develop collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Ability to recognize priority and be able to manage time effectively to deliver on priorities
- Ability to be proactive and communicate proper sense of urgency for tasks to keep work on target
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing
- Ability to be flexible with change and adapt to changes within products/programs
- Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group
- Ability to interact with various business partners at all levels in the organization
- Vacation Ownership and travel industry knowledge a plus
** Technical Skills
** Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook Proficiency in Adobe Professional
** Job Experience
** 5+ years of experience in marketing, campaign strategy, or loyalty marketing 2+ years of experience managing external vendors, agencies, or direct reports
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