Director of Events

General Information

Country/Region Italy Province/City Rome Hiring Entity Rosewood Rome Department Sales \& Marketing Job Type Full-time Permanent

Job Description

Guided by our culture, The Calling, we create an environment enlivened by our employee value propositions: Enrich and be Enriched, Bring Your True Self, Curate the Extraordinary, and Leave Your Legacy. As champions of Relationship Hospitality, we cultivate a culture that fosters our values of innovation, passion, collaboration, ownership and transparency. We strive to Make the Place – creating a future where people and place enrich one another.

Rosewood Rome is currently casting for a Director of Events, responsible to close sales, research new group and event accounts, maintain existing accounts and solicit new business for the Hotel. The DOE's primary function is to maximize profits for the hotel through creative and selective selling and in ensuring successful events from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all job functions with strong attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy. Prioritize, organize, and follow up effectively. Demonstrate clear and composed problem‑solving skills, using sound judgment even under pressure. Maintain excellent communication and negotiation abilities, supported by solid leadership skills and a focus on team collaboration;
• Consistently display creativity and take responsibility for negotiating and issuing all group and event contracts. Work cohesively with colleagues, following the BEO to ensure function spaces are properly set, client requirements are met, and service is delivered to the highest standard;
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field;
• Minimum 7/10 years of experience in event mgmt, with at least 3 years in a leadership role;
• Coordinate all event details—including weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and more—and participate in BEO meetings. Create group memos/BEOs and collaborate closely with operational teams;
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly, maintaining positive guest relations and ensuring satisfaction by resolving concerns effectively. Work independently with strong self‑motivation and minimal supervision;
• Proven track record of managing large-scale events (100+ attendees);
• Protect the confidentiality of guest information, associate data, and sensitive hotel material. Demonstrate understanding of P\&L statements, pace reports, and budget reports, and contribute to achieving or exceeding sales, profit, and occupancy goals across the hotel;
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills;
• Maintain full knowledge of and compliance with all departmental, divisional, and hotel policies, procedures, and standards. Remain familiar with hotel services, features, and local attractions to accurately support guest inquiries.
• Qualification and solicitation of existing and new accounts through:
• Telephone calls and written correspondence;
• Participation in promotional events;
• Participation in industry and community events, as well as tradeshows;
• Occasional travel to industry events;
• Promptly respond to all inquiries, prospects, and tentative or definite business;
• Interact with customers during meetings or events on the property through personal welcome, periodic contact, exit interview for referrals, and participation in pre and post meetings.
• Contact and entertain clients – not only during their site visits, but also while groups are in-house, and through invitations to contacts within the local area
• Maintain accurate OPERA \& Sales \&Catering computer information on all new and ongoing leads and accounts, including solicitation efforts and traces to achieve audit score.

• Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in event management software and CRM tools;
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

  • Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience in luxury hospitality or high-end corporate events;

  • Multilingual capabilities.

About Us

Located in the former headquarters of Italy’s Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) overlooking the iconic Via Veneto, Rosewood Rome will encompass three historic buildings, each of which were originally built in the early 1900s. The crown jewel of the project will be the reimagination of the former BNL headquarters, the main unit of the development that was initially designed by renowned Italian architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini. The design will take influence from the hotel’s location overlooking Via Veneto, one of Rome’s most elegant streets and a symbol of the celebrated Federico Fellini film, La Dolce Vita, with elegant interiors that blend timeless style with contemporary comforts. In keeping with Rosewood’s guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, Rome’s relaxed ambiance and devotion to dolce far niente, or the art of “doing nothing,” will influence the hotel’s design concept, which will mix traditional architectural elements with modern décor and detailing to create a sophisticated environment for the ultimate life of leisure. Upon completion, Rosewood Rome will offer 155 accommodations, including 50 suites. Home to three dining outlets, including a contemporary Italian bistro, a lobby bar and café and a rooftop bar with a terrace with sweeping views of the city, the hotel will serve as a luxurious escape for locals and visitors alike. Additional amenities include a subterrain experience within the bank’s original vault featuring a modern Roman Bathhouse and Spa, located on the rooftop which will feature four dedicated treatment rooms and a wellness terrace with a reflecting pool and dynamic fitness center. Dedicated event spaces will encompass meeting rooms and a grand ballroom.