The Dream Outdoor Resorts (DOR) Events & Sales Manager will own the strategy, development, and execution of events hosted at DLP’s portfolio of outdoor hospitality properties. This individual will think beyond typical events—driving revenue and engagement by curating and executing unforgettable experiences for corporate clients, mission-aligned organizations, masterminds, and experiential groups. The DOR Event & Sales Manager will also coordinate with onsite resort management to deliver white-glove execution while building brand affinity and community at each property.
What you have already achieved: (Requirements)
- Proven experience in experiential event planning, hospitality, or destination event marketing
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to build something from the ground up
- Strong communication skills with comfort in pitching ideas and negotiating with vendors/clients
- Ability to travel frequently between resort properties across the Southeast and Midwest
- Creative thinker with the ability to envision unique event use cases for outdoor venues
- Familiarity with resort operations, AV coordination, food and beverage logistics, and group accommodations
- Comfortable managing budgets, contracts, timelines, and internal coordination
What you are great at: (Responsibilities)
- Develop and execute an annual strategic plan to attract corporate retreats, team offsites, thought-leader gatherings, and experiential events to DOR locations
- Partner with marketing to produce outreach materials and campaigns that promote the resorts as ideal event destinations
- Build partnerships with brokers, destination management companies (DMCs), event planners, and executive coaches to drive group bookings
- Manage the event booking process from inquiry through execution, coordinating with onsite resort teams to deliver seamless guest experiences
- Customize and oversee event setups, including lodging arrangements, activity planning, meals, branding, and team-building sessions
- Track and report on leads, bookings, event performance, and property utilization across all DOR locations
- •Attend and represent DOR at relevant trade shows, tourism summits, and industry networking events
- Work with internal stakeholders to integrate DOR into broader DLP Capital events or programs
- Identify and pitch new event use cases unique to outdoor hospitality (e.g., wellness retreats, CEO unplugged weekends, leadership camps, content creator getaways)
What you’re motivated by:
- Making an impact. Whether it's the residents who call our Thriving Communities home, the investors who trust us to be stewards of their capital, or the sponsors we work with to 10x their business, everything we do is about making an impact.
- Challenges. You see roadblocks as opportunities and are proactive in finding solutions.
- Growth. We’ve been named to the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for eleven consecutive years.
Who We Are
What We Do In One Sentence:
We finance the building of Thriving Communities.
Our Mission:
We are changing the nation through the building of Thriving Communities. We are the leader in funding the building of Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing.
Our Purpose:
To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.
Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG):
To positively impact and transform 10 million lives by funding the building of 5,000 Thriving Communities, becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.
Our Culture:
- We work hard, marching towards ambitious goals driven by a purpose that’s bigger than ourselves.
- We are impact-driven, seeking to make a difference not just on the affordable housing crisis but also in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners.
- We are disciplined, following our exclusive Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally.
- We strive to Live Fully, finding fulfillment in all areas of our lives.
Our Core Values:
Driven For Greatness: We are driven by the pursuit of knowledge and the paramount importance of a growth mindset, cultivating greatness both personally and professionally.
Living Fully: We prioritize living fully with a dedication to achieving optimal health in all aspects of life: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun , fulfillment, fitness, and finance.
We are intentional with our time, integrating the 8fs of our life to achieve our goals & God’s goals.
Grit: We have the endurance and unshakable commitment necessary to achieve our visionary long-term goals.
Community: We elevate the greater good over individual interests, magnifying our impact and cultivating thriving relationships with investors, sponsors, residents, and our colleagues.
Authenticity: We are true to ourselves and others, steadfast in our beliefs and values. We hold ourselves and others accountable, fostering open dialogue to propel growth.
Prepared to Win: We apply discipline to our thoughts and our actions, which leads us to put forth consistent effort and commitment doing the important proactive work despite the urgent priorities we face each day. We plan to win, and are prepared for volatility and challenges.
Kingdom Impact: We share God's love and transformative power through our labor, serving everyone in God’s likeness. The world will know God more through our work and how we do it.
Twenty-Mile March: We march towards clear, well-defined goals and objectives with unwavering focus, constantly evaluating our performance and course correcting as needed.
Stewardship: We are guided by our commitments to those who trust us with their capital, their communities, and their careers.
Servant Leadership: We lead with high standards & deep devotion. We display as humble confidence as we build deep relationships and trust. We show the way through the forest, empowering growth, accountability, and a founder’s mentality, with team members regularly asking “What else can I do to achieve the desired results?”
Benefits and Perks:
Unlimited PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.