Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
This opportunity is with a well-established hotel recognized for delivering exceptional hospitality and event experiences. The hotel operates with a dedicated Sales Department committed to accommodating diverse group events, meetings, and conventions, ensuring that every client enjoys a seamless and satisfying experience. The hotel prides itself on its comprehensive range of meeting spaces, adept food and beverage services, and a professional team well-versed in meeting the dynamic needs of business and leisure travelers.
The role of Events Manager is crucial within the hotel's Sales Department, directly reporting to the Director of Events/Sales. This position focuses on managing, coordinating, and ex... Show More
The role of Events Manager is crucial within the hotel's Sales Department, directly reporting to the Director of Events/Sales. This position focuses on managing, coordinating, and ex... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication
- Requires good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision
- Extensive knowledge of food and beverage products and presentation
- Knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up and audio-visual requirements
- Knowledge of hotel operations and competitive market
- Basic computational ability
- Computer skills including accounting programs, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and sales skills
- Exceptional organizational and supervisory skills
- Availability to work varied shifts including weekends and evenings as business needs dictate
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration, or a related field preferred
- Previous experience in event management or hotel sales environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with hotel management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of food and beverage products and banquet operations
- Organizational and supervisory abilities
- Ability to forecast revenues and manage budgets
- Ability to work independently and as a team leader
- Experience coordinating complex events and client relations
Job Duties
- Maintain strong client relations and ensure convention specifications are communicated and executed for successful meetings
- Monitor and manage room blocks according to contract utilizing group history and client information to maximize hotel revenue
- Review sales contracts including room blocks, cutoff dates, special concessions, and attrition clauses and notify clients of any charges
- Update hotel system with client and event information including payment details
- Obtain direct bill applications and coordinate with accounting for credit approvals
- Forecast group rooms and food and beverage revenues within five percent variance
- Obtain and monitor rooming lists, menu details, meeting setups, refreshment needs, and other client requirements
- Produce and distribute resumes prior to group arrival and communicate updates to hotel departments
- Participate in site visits and plan meetings for upcoming groups
- Serve as liaison between sales and operations departments to ensure client needs are met
- Participate in pre/post convention meetings and review final invoices upon request
- Greet clients on arrival ensuring compliance with banquet event orders
- Monitor and enforce program deadlines and release unused meeting space
- Distribute banquet event orders for groups and affiliates
- Generate thank you notes and service evaluations in conjunction with Sales Manager
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Director of Sales or General Manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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