Wedding And Event Manager

Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is a premier oceanfront resort nestled in the heart of Vancouver Island, offering guests a tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty. With a commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Wedding & Events Manager to join our team.

What Tigh-Na-Mara Offers you!

• Extended health and medical benefits

• Professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion

• Perks and discounts for the resort, including Pines gift shop, Cedars restaurant, and the Grotto Spa!

• Access to all resort amenities (including pool and fitness facilities)

• A DEI focused environment

• The opportunity to work with our amazing team!

The Role

The Wedding & Events Manager will actively seek, nurture client connections, and coordinate sales efforts for both Wedding and catering services. Emphasis will be placed on the Wedding and catering sectors, with the expectation that the incumbent will offer insights and plans for enhancing the guest experience, working closely with our guests to recommend and promote specialty packages and menu options to support our guests’ needs and enhance their event.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients, as well as connections within the community.

• Participate in sales calls, entertainment, FAM tours, & tradeshows.

• Respond to incoming Wedding and catering inquiries.

• Champions the wedding market, providing information on market conditions, competitor updates and trends in the food, wine and décor industries.

• Lead site tours of the resort to potential clients (primarily for potential wedding clients)

• Act as the main point of contact for clients during the planning, menu selection and coordination of the event, and manage the preparation of banquet event orders, group resumes and other critical information.

• Interact with guests on the day of their events to provide operational support and coordination.

• Manage any post event communication and follow-up.

Key Competencies

• Familiarity with Sales Force and/or Delphi a strong asset

• Positive, passionate and outgoing demeanor

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to problem Solve and think outside the box

• Results driven

• Adaptable, resilient and dependable.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Marketing, Hotel and Resort Management, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hotel Sales, Conference Services, or Corporate Sales, Wedding & Event Management

Some travel will be required for this role.

This position requires evening and weekend availability for scheduled events and weddings.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person