Exec Director Casino Host & Player Dev Operations

Company Description

Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and just one block from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the legendary Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino provides a fun, challenging and rewarding work atmosphere. Help create remarkable guest experiences at our world-class resort, which features a lively casino that is home to the world’s largest Race & Sports Book; incredible restaurants, nightlife, and live entertainment; and the convenience of a Las Vegas Monorail station onsite for easy access to the Las Vegas Strip. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60 resorts across the company.

Job Description

General Summary Of Duties:

The Executive Director of Player Development is responsible for leading the Casino & Superbook Host team and managing the Independent Agent program. Manages key strategic programming to cultivate host growth, new revenue opportunities, customer retention, and proactive customer service culture. 

Role and Responsibilities: (Includes but is not limited to the following)

• Responsible for hiring, training, development, and supervision of the Casino Marketing Host, Executive, & Player Development staff.
• Manages host team floor coverage, scheduling, event participation, incentive programs, and approvals.
• Assists in making decisions regarding comping, airfare, and credit.
• Supports administrative duties the Independent Agent program which may include recruiting new agents, maintaining frequent communication with active agents, coordinate player visits, and attentively looks after players during their visit.
• Oversees and manages customer service and guest recovery for hosted level players.
• Prepares monthly reporting for programming related to budgets, commissions, incentives, and expenditures. Provides supporting documentation for leadership teams when necessary.
• Ensures the host team is maximizing utilization of events, on and off property tickets, golf, suites, and other amenities to attract VIP level play.
• Works closely with Revenue Management and Casino Services to ensure yielding rooms and approvals for host players are being maintained in a timely fashion.
• Supports the WOW Rewards desk for gift giveaways, special events, hot seats, and other related items that drive hosted players to the property. 
• Builds VIP focused event calendar to drive incremental visitation and revenue.
• Responsible for the oversight, programming, and maintenance of the Player Development CRM tool. Utilizes CRM tool to identify customer prospects, missed opportunities, and analyze host performance.
• Regularly monitors the competitive gaming market, locally, regionally, and nationally to identify potential threats and opportunities.
• Creates and promotes new programs to target and obtain new customers.
• Works closely with all operational departments to ensure optimum customer service levels are achieved and maintained.
• Leads with actions and methods that are ethical and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications

Performance Requirements: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction, instruction, and guidance to staff.
• Assign and instruct all personnel in details of work.
• Observe performance and encourage improvement.
• Monitor workload and make staffing adjustments accordingly. Excellent computer skills and proficiency in programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, CMS, and OPTX CRM Systems. 
• General understanding of casino marketing and the customer journey. 
• Strong leadership, customer service, and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Experience  Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in the Casino gaming industry required.
• 5 years of experience in marketing management or as a casino host preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or Communication preferred.

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.