Marketing and Events Manager

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne. Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at www.keywesthistoricinns.com for more information.

Overview

Are you a dynamic, creative, and results-driven professional with a passion for hospitality, events, and storytelling? We are seeking a Marketing and Events Manager to lead event sales and marketing efforts across our property. This hybrid role combines event planning and execution with digital marketing and community engagement to strengthen the hotel’s reputation and drive revenue growth. The Marketing and Events Manager is responsible for booking, planning, and executing events such as weddings, meetings, and corporate functions, while also managing the property’s marketing, advertising, and social media presence. This position works closely with the Sales, Food and Beverage, and Revenue Management teams to ensure every event runs smoothly and that the hotel’s brand is well represented in everything we do.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in event management, catering sales, or hospitality marketing.

• Proven success in sales or marketing campaign execution within a hotel or resort environment.

• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, social media advertising platforms, and digital analytics tools.

• Confident and professional presence with strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Creative thinker with strong attention to detail and commitment to brand standards.

• Manages time well, correctly prioritizes and is flexible

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

• Demonstrate self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm

Key Competencies

• Sales, communication, and presentation excellence.

• Time management and multitasking ability.

• Knowledge of event planning, catering logistics, and hotel operations.

• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.

• Self-starter who thrives under minimal supervision and consistently exceeds expectations.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.