**A** **bout The Role & Team:** Are you interested in planning events at the most magical place on Earth? As an Event Services Manager with The Walt Disney Company, you will prioritize and arrange all logistical aspects of conventions and events, from planning, Banquet Event Order preparation, to onsite execution. You will act as the primary point of contact for our convention clients, taking them through the event planning process and the onsite Walt Disney World experience. This is done throughout our Resorts, Convention Centers, Theme Parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Water Parks, and Disney Springs. Collaboration, organization, communication, multi-tasking, and guest service is vital, while customizing and selling Walt Disney World experiences. You will report to the Event Services Director. This is a Full-Time position. **What You Will Do:** + Coordinate and implement meetings and all events + Handle Group and Convention accounts and prioritize events across Walt Disney World Resorts and Parks + Handle contracts, billing, room blocks, food and beverage, audio visual, entertainment, theme park events, theme park tickets, transportation, and all logistics + Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and partners, internally and externally, using resources and influencing partners, to provide client solutions + Build ways to surprise and delight our Guests, and grow repeat business + Maintain confidential information + Service groups with a high level of complexity and be knowledgeable of all products and services + Approach problems across multiple teams in creative ways to achieve desired outcomes + Collaborate with a multitude of clients, both internal and external, and clearly articulate needs to bring forward solutions for partners and clients **Required Qualifications & Skills:** + At least two years of management experience in a resort environment; Event Services, Catering, Food and Beverage, Front Office, or Theme Parks + Creativity to find solutions in new ways and improve the Guest and Client experiences + Successful sales of food and beverage, and organizational skills + Talent for developing partnerships and work with all team members in the organization + Proven Guest service skills + Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays + Understanding of food and beverage, production and event logistics in order to identify upselling opportunities **Preferred Qualifications:** + At least three years of Food & Beverage Management, Event Services, or Catering Operations + Knowledge of Convention resort function space and all Theme Park venues + Experience conducting planning sessions and handle timelines for all operating areas and clients + Understanding of the Entertainment line of business + Experience with Group & Convention contract management + Proficient in DSCS, Siebel Systems, or Momentus + Knowledge of Walt Disney World procedures **Education:** Bachelor's Degree or equivalent **Additional Information:** Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. \#DXMedia \#LI-TF1 **Job ID:** 10113462 **Location:** Celebration,Florida **Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney World Resort The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.