Director of Events

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

 At Rosewood Hotel Group, we are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every destination while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a shared purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

Rosewood Blue Palace will open in Crete, Greece in April 2027 and we are now seeking talented individuals to help bring the re-imagining of this stunning property to life.

The Director of Events will be based on-site at the hotel in Elounda, Crete,  with an anticipated start date of 1 December 2026.

 THE ROLE

The Director of Events is responsible for driving revenue growth and positioning Rosewood Blue Palace as a premier destination for luxury social events, corporate functions, conferences and group business. This role works closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing and operational teams to develop and execute commercial strategies, maximize profitability, build long-term client relationships and ensure exceptional event delivery from enquiry through execution.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE THE PLACE

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and execute sales strategies that drive event revenue, profitability and market share growth.
• Support the achievement of annual business goals through effective forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
• Ensure sales strategies are implemented consistently across the Events team, including upselling opportunities and revenue enhancement initiatives.
• Drive awareness and promotion of the hotel's facilities and services, encouraging cross-selling across Food & Beverage, Spa and other revenue-generating outlets.
• Ensure deposits, pre-payments and billing processes are managed accurately and in line with hotel policies.

 Operational Excellence:

• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, agencies and key accounts to generate new and repeat business.
• Oversee the management of social, corporate, conference and group events from contract confirmation through successful execution.
• Ensure all event details, contracts and client information are maintained accurately within Salesforce and other systems.
• Work closely with Event Operations, Food & Beverage and Culinary teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Conduct site inspections, client meetings and presentations to showcase the hotel's event facilities and capabilities.
• Lead the development and execution of annual business and marketing plans for the Events function.

 Inspiring Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing Events team focused on achieving ambitious business objectives.
• Develop and empower team members through coaching, performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Drive colleague engagement through recognition programmes, development initiatives and meaningful career conversations.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.

 COULD THIS BE YOU?

• Well-developed leadership competencies:
  • Initiative- ability to decide and initiate action.
  • Strategic thinking- ability to formulate strategies and methodically solve problems.
  • Business acumen- entrepreneurial mindset and commercial thinker.
  • People leadership- leads by example, promoting a clear sense of purpose to associates.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Guest-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
• Experience working with Salesforce, Opera or similar hospitality systems.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the luxury hospitality market and event sales environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We're not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.