Director of Events

Cohera was born from the merger of 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC and brings together decades of destination management experience under one name. As a company that values innovation, creativity, and excellence, we pride ourselves on utilizing a unique and customized approach to deliver unforgettable events that leave our clients speechless.

We now find ourselves seeking a hospitality-oriented individual with a passion for design and events to be the next Director of Events for our South Florida office As a member of our rockstar team, you’ll bring to life a variety of corporate events ranging from carnival-themed seminars to Latin nightclub receptions all while collaborating with professionals who are equally as passionate about creating memorable experiences as you

This is what WE offer YOU...

A competitive salary based on experience.Incentive eligibility based on program size and profitability.Health insurance coverage including medical, vision, and dental.Discretionary PTO for vacation and personal time, paid holidays, and paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked.401(k) with employer match.Company-paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage.Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.Voluntary life insurance.Paid DMCP and/or CMP certification.Paid industry memberships.As DIRECTOR OF EVENTS, you will...

Provide day-to-day leadership to the Event Management team, aligning departmental efforts with company revenue and operational and profit goals.Mentor, develop, and motivate Event Management team members to achieve performance targets and foster a culture of accountability and excellence, offering structure, motivation, and mentorship to ensure operational excellence and timely execution.Collaborate with EVP Events and General Manager on staffing plans, resource allocation, training, and succession planning.Collaborate with DOS and DDD to provide structure, motivation, and mentorship to the team to drive performance and operational objectives.Step in and be client facing when needed.Assign local programs strategically, keeping in mind individual goals and targetsCollaborate on large program turnovers as needed.Create and nurture a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, trust, and strong team cohesion.Partner with the Program Financial Manager to ensure final client billing is completed within seven business days, P&Ls are closed accurately and on time, and program profitability is achieved.Ensure team adherence to company processes and procedures.Lead performance reviews and guide personnel decisions for the operations team in partnership with General Manager, EVP Event Management, and Human Resources.Participate in the hiring and evaluation processes for the operations department.Work with other destination Director of Events & Strategic Training to deliver hands-on training to both new hires and existing team members within the operations department.Support Event Managers in identifying creative upselling opportunities and resolving client concernsContribute ideas and initiatives to motivate and engage the operations team.Meet regularly with the General Manager to review program opportunities, individual performance, and departmental goals.Lead the destination weekly operations meetingAttend certification courses and professional development training as requested.Plan and execute one annual training day for destination Event Staff and/or one holiday event.Lead and operate assigned client programs from planning through execution.Lead all phases of event management, including contracting, planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site execution for assigned programs including high-touch clients and large-scale programs.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process and maintain an open line of communication with client during program dates and when client is in destination.Ensure program deta