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We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. 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 Event Specialist 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. How You'll Shine: Hosts all event types across Travel + Leisure Co. brands, both onsite and offsite, engaging directly with owners, resort and venue personnel, and marketing and sales leaders. (40%) Research event logistics and determine overall event concepts that remain inside monetary budgets and will lead to sales success. (15% time) Build strategic relationships with site sales and marketing leaders to enhance event quality, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiencies. (15%) Plan and manage multiple events at various stages simultaneously. (10% time) Communicates with site-level sales and marketing, business operations, and resort operations leaders to ensure events are executed on schedule and objectives are achieved. (10%) Submits event details, proformas, and contracts to senior leadership for cost approvals (10% time) Travel Requirements High travel 80% - 90%
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