Events and Promotion Specialist

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and executes Promotions & Events to support Marketing strategies
• Communicates expectations of affected departments, tests programs, requests collateral, and works closely with internal and external vendors
• Responds to promotions and events questions at any time and serves as the main point of contact for events
• Completes APS audit checks, checks guest accounts, and ensures program accuracy
• Executes budgets for individual promotions and special event productions, records expenditures, and maintains participant lists
• Tests, reports, and uploads promotions, events, drawings, slot tournaments, etc. into APS
• Creates generic programs as needed
• Ensures promotions and tournaments comply with official rules
• Partners with Marketing Supervisor on requesting Comp Codes, OCRM uploads, etc.
• Aids in ensuring collateral for promotions and events is up-to-date and accurate
• Supports social media sites to ensure timely messaging
• Presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills, including tact when dealing with difficult customers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational ability
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations
• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

About the role

Partners with Senior Promotions & Events Specialist & Director of Marketing to support & execute marketing strategies for Harrah’s/Horseshoe Council Bluffs.