Sales and Marketing Event Manager at Vacatia in Orlando, FL

Job description

• Join Vacatia and help shape the future of engagement by bringing Owner Events to Life!
• Location: Orlando, FL
• Do you thrive on creating unforgettable experiences? Are you passionate about event planning, hospitality, and leading teams? Vacatia is looking for a Sales & Marketing Event Manager to oversee our owner engagement events, including our signature Vacatia Live events and Road Shows across the country.
• In this role, you'll be responsible for planning and executing high-impact events that strengthen owner relationships, drive tour attendance, and create memorable guest experiences. If you're an organized leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Vacatia Live events throughout the year.
• Lead the planning and on-site execution of Vacatia Road Shows, including travel logistics, venue coordination, and event operations.
• Partner with Marketing to maximize attendance, generate qualified tours, and create engaging owner experiences.
• Monitor event performance, attendance, lead quality, and conversion metrics while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage event budgets and vendor relationships.
• Oversee event gifting, hospitality, and guest experience.
• Supervise Event Marketing Representatives, including coaching, scheduling, interviewing, and performance management.
• Travel as needed to support events and ensure successful execution.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating events, hospitality programs, or marketing initiatives.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when events require.
• Willingness to travel for Road Shows and company events.
• Experience in the timeshare, vacation ownership, hospitality, or travel industry.
• Previous experience supporting sales and marketing events or customer engagement programs.

Skills

Required

• Leadership
• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Event coordination
• Hospitality programs
• Marketing initiatives

Preferred

• Timeshare industry experience
• Vacation ownership industry experience
• Hospitality industry experience
• Travel industry experience
• Sales and marketing events support
• Customer engagement programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Resort Stay Discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities