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Job Description
A Legacy of Excellence Entertaining Your World Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.
We are currently seeking:
Assistant Director of Banquet Sales & Special Events-J Resort | Reno, Nevada Help Shape the Future of Downtown Reno J Resort is transforming downtown Reno into Northern Nevada's premier destination for entertainment, hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences. We're looking for an energetic, relationship-driven professional to join our Sales team as Assistant Director of Banquet Sales & Special Events . If you thrive on building partnerships, creating exciting events, and generating new business opportunities, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while helping drive visitation, hotel room nights, and community engagement. What You'll Do As Assistant Director of Banquet Sales & Special Events, you'll play a key role in expanding J Resort's presence throughout Northern Nevada by supporting event sales, developing community partnerships, and creating experiences that attract both local guests and out-of-market visitors.
You'll:
Assist in planning and executing weddings, festivals, concerts, tournaments, community events, and special programs Identify and develop new business opportunities that generate hotel room nights and increase resort visitation Build relationships with local businesses, community organizations, event planners, promoters, and associations Represent J Resort at networking events, trade shows, and community functions Coordinate event logistics including catering, room setups, audiovisual needs, staffing, security, and vendor management Support group sales initiatives and conduct property tours for prospective clients Collaborate with Marketing, Hotel Operations, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Security, and other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences Maintain prospect pipelines, event activity reports, and room night production tracking Help position J Resort as Northern Nevada's preferred destination for entertainment, events, and overnight stays
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking someone who is: Passionate about hospitality, entertainment, sales, and community engagement An exceptional relationship builder with strong networking skills Self-motivated, energetic, and results-oriented Comfortable speaking with business leaders, community partners, and prospective clients Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Creative in identifying new revenue opportunities and guest experiences Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as events require
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in hospitality sales, hotel sales, event management, destination marketing, business development, or community relations Strong understanding of how events and group business drive hotel occupancy and revenue Existing relationships within the Northern Nevada business and community network are highly desirable Experience with Microsoft Office and CRM or sales tracking systems Why Join J Resort? At J Resort, we're creating something special. You'll have the opportunity to: Help shape one of Reno's fastest-growing hospitality destinations Work with an innovative and collaborative leadership team Build valuable community partnerships Grow your career in hospitality, entertainment, and sales Make a direct impact on the success of exciting events and guest experiences Schedule Full-time Primarily Monday-Friday Evenings, weekends, and holidays required based on events and business needs This job is not remote Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Commission and/or performance incentive opportunities (where applicable) Comprehensive benefits package Career growth opportunities within Jacobs Entertainment Requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming License Must be authorized to work in the United States Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors as event needs require Join the team that's redefining downtown Reno. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences, building lasting relationships, and helping drive the continued success of J Resort, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
