Director of Meetings and Events

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $61,199.35 - $71,664.41

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Participation in E-Verify program

competitive salary

Leadership and professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Access to premier luxury hospitality venues

Opportunity to shape the event experience in a top Charleston destination

Job Description

The Charleston Place and The Cooper represent premier luxury hospitality destinations in Charleston, known for their exceptional service and exquisite venues. As part of BHC Hotels, these establishments have built a remarkable reputation as the city’s preferred locations for extraordinary meetings and events. The Charleston Place hotel, in particular, is renowned for its blend of Southern charm and upscale amenities, catering to discerning guests and high-profile corporate clients. Together with The Cooper, these venues offer a sophisticated setting for a wide variety of events, including conferences, incentive trips, weddings, and corporate meetings.

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Job Requirements

Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in conference services, preferably in luxury hospitality
ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
familiarity and experience with luxury meetings and events, with a keen understanding of the needs of the corporate and incentive marketplace key clients
bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Management, or a related field preferred
ability to stand, walk and move around event venues for extended periods
capability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds for event setup and logistics
stamina to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
ability to handle small tools, decorations or equipment for event setups
strong vision and hearing to monitor event details and respond to client or team needs
ability to bend, kneel or reach to assist with decorations and event setup

Job Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in conference services, preferably in luxury hospitality
ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
familiarity and experience with luxury meetings and events, with a keen understanding of the needs of the corporate and incentive marketplace key clients
bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Management, or a related field preferred

Job Duties

Lead and mentor the conference services team to achieve and exceed revenue goals
develop and implement strategic service and upselling plans to maximize the potential of our unique venues
ensure events align with the company’s standards of excellence and reflect the unique character of our venues
serve as the primary liaison between clients and operational teams, ensuring flawless execution of events
build strong relationships with operational teams, local vendors and partners to enhance the client experience
maintain a visible presence in the operation and outstanding collaboration with the culinary and banquet teams
collaborate with Event Design team to enrich events with décor, floral, linen, furnishings and enhanced touches
oversee contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and budget management for all meetings and related events
monitor market trends, conduct competitive analysis, and identify opportunities to enhance our offerings
develop annual revenue and expense budget and maintain monthly forecast accuracy for the hotel collection
actively participate in regular executive committee, leadership and departmental meetings
other duties as assigned by the EVP

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