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Compensation
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Range $45,800.00 - $76,400.00
Job Description
Lakehouse Resort is a prestigious hospitality venue known for its picturesque setting, exceptional service, and versatile event spaces. Established as a premier destination for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings, the resort combines serene natural landscapes with top-tier amenities to create unforgettable experiences for its clients. Whether hosting intimate celebrations or grand-scale functions, Lakehouse Resort prides itself on attention to detail, personalized service, and seamless event execution, making it a sought-after location for memorable occasions.
The role of Event Manager at Lakehouse Resort is integral to maintaining the high standards and reputation of the venue. This full-time position require... Show More
The role of Event Manager at Lakehouse Resort is integral to maintaining the high standards and reputation of the venue. This full-time position require... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, event planning, or related field preferred
- minimum 3 years of experience in event management or hospitality industry
- strong negotiation and contract management skills
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- valid driver's license
- proficiency in relevant software applications
- ability to work well under pressure
- excellent interpersonal skills
- team player mindset
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in event management or related hospitality roles
- strong customer service and communication skills
- ability to manage budgets effectively
- excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- proficiency in coordinating with multiple departments and vendors
- knowledge of food and beverage planning and event logistics
- experience with sales and marketing strategies
- ability to develop and maintain client relationships
- leadership skills including training and mentoring team members
- familiarity with industry trends and competitive landscape
- professional presentation skills
- computer proficiency including hotel database and sales forecasting tools
Job Duties
- High emphasis and focus on wedding planning, detailing, and execution
- provide exceptional customer service through relationship development with the client, gather information about client objectives, budget, and preferences
- provide advice and suggestions regarding food and beverage menus, decor, and entertainment
- create schedules of all activities for staff to follow during events
- communicate with all vendors and suppliers before, during, and after the event
- responsible for managing event budget to ensure costs stay within the budgetary expectations
- work with banquet department staff including servers, kitchen staff, and other workers
- prepare correspondence for clients, internal booking reports and file maintenance
- demonstrate your professional presentation skills at industry trade shows, sales calls and networking functions
- maintain top of mind awareness with key account contacts, sales calls, networking, entertainment
- meet monthly booking goals as indicated by the annual business plan and budget
- communicate all account information to appropriate departments via hotel database systems
- sell the hotel aggressively, utilizing a solution-based approach to securing business in a way that delivers positively against customer and account needs
- maintain a working knowledge and awareness of the competition in current and changing conditions
- responsible for maintaining the integrity of sales records and reports including the sales database, account files and sales forecast
- actively participate in revenue strategy and forecast meetings with revenue manager and other members of the leadership team
- participate in team brainstorming sessions, hotel staff meetings and client events as required for specific business situations, or as requested by director of sales and marketing or general manager
- conduct site inspections, escort client visits, actively entertain and personally interact with customers, as appropriate for transient travel development
- promote the hotel through regular industry involvement and exposure at local and national events
- maintain positive employee relations in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- work with the marketing team for sales initiatives on different mediums like the internet, print and electronic media
- ensure that the team follows the companys procedures and policies
- actively support the development, training, and mentoring of associates and accept such responsibilities as assigned by the director of sales and marketing or general manager
- perform other job-related projects or duties as requested by director of sales and marketing
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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