Event Specialist

About the role

David Weekley Homes is looking for an EXPERIENCED EVENTS SPECIALIST to join our Marketing Team in the Greater Houston, Texas area. Our Marketing team is responsible for creating exceptional experiences that connect homebuyers with our communities and brand.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute community grand openings, realtor events, model home events, homeowner appreciation events and other marketing initiatives
• Manage event logistics including timelines, vendor coordination, budgets, permits, signage, rentals, catering, entertainment and on-site execution
• Coordinate the setup, maintenance and overall presentation of events to ensure they consistently reflect David Weekley Homes' brand standards
• Work closely with Marketing Coordinator, Sales, Design Center, Construction, Land, Purchasing and external vendors to support successful community launches and marketing campaigns
• Assist with opening new communities by coordinating marketing readiness, events and/or promotional activities
• Track event budgets, invoices and vendor payments while maintaining accurate records
• Evaluate event performance through attendance tracking, lead generation, post-event analysis and sales conversion to identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain project schedules and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Build positive working relationships with internal team members, vendors, and community partners while delivering an exceptional customer experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in event planning preferred
• College degree in Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality or related field preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new marketing and project management software

Skills

• Establish strong working relationships with Sales, Construction, vendors, community partners and other David Weekley Homes team members
• Effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities while maintaining a high level of organization
• Coordinate vendors and service providers while ensuring quality, timeliness and budget expectations are met
• Exercise sound judgment, adapt quickly to changing priorities and resolve issues with professionalism
• Work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals

Additional Information

This is an on-site position. David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.