Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Convention Services Manager OEM

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Daily Pay

Job Description

Evolution Hospitality is a premier lifestyle hospitality company operating as the lifestyle vertical of Aimbridge Hospitality. This distinguished enterprise specializes in managing a curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, along with an impressive array of restaurants, bars, and lounges across North America. Evolution Hospitality is known for its unwavering commitment to both culture and performance, fostering an environment where honesty, humility, intellect, and professional growth define its talented team. The company’s core values emphasize personal and professional development, ensuring each team member contributes to the superior service and operational excellence that Evolution Hospitality continually delivers.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred
  • valid driver’s license for the applicable state
  • proficient in Microsoft Office
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  • strong organizational and presentation skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred
  • demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired
  • must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state
  • must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients
  • experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
  • must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
  • must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
  • strong organization and presentation skills

Job Duties

  • Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, as well as food and beverage goals
  • proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct tours, and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property
  • monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment
  • approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics
  • develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments
  • demonstrate ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy
  • ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders
  • maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable
  • assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
  • attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management
  • perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location