Executive Meeting Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Safety equipment provided

Job Description

Pacific Hospitality Group is a reputable hospitality company known for its owner/operator business model, which uniquely benefits investors and team members alike. As a family-focused organization, the company is committed to long-term property holds that foster growth not only in its assets but also in the careers of its employees. The company prides itself on enriching lives through memorable experiences, community involvement, and a commitment to honoring God in all its endeavors. This approach promotes sustainable growth and value creation over time, making it a reliable and principled employer in the hospitality sector.

The company’s core values emphasize integrity, compliance, value creation, principled entrepreneurship, customer focus, knowledge, humility, respect, and fulfillment. These guiding principles shape the culture at Pacific Hospitality Group and underpin the company’s commitment to excellence and ethical business practices. The employment opportunity offered is a full-time role with an annual salary range of $60,000 to $65,000, reflecting the company’s dedication to providing competitive compensation and supporting employee well-being.

The position available is that of an Event Sales Coordinator, a crucial role that acts as the central contact for assigned event business. This role requires creatively blending customer visions and budget constraints with the resources available at the property to surpass customer expectations and achieve or exceed the property’s business goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing a wide range of events, including full-service meetings, conventions, social functions, and corporate gatherings. They will engage directly with clients to understand their needs, suggest appropriate solutions, and meticulously plan event setups, equipment, and menu selections.

A significant part of the role involves preparing detailed banquet event orders (BEOs) that clearly outline every detail necessary for event execution, as well as maintaining ongoing communication with clients to ensure accuracy and satisfaction. The coordinator will work closely with various operational departments to ensure flawless event delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction. They will also oversee events onsite, manage any issues that arise, and act swiftly to find solutions.

Safety is treated seriously within this role, with requirements to wear closed-toe and heel shoes (slip-resistant preferred) and adhere to safety policies including OSHA regulations and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. The role demands punctuality, professionalism, and the ability to maintain a clean appearance and demeanor at all times.

Aside from primary duties, the Event Sales Coordinator will also sustain organized and precise records of sales activities, nurture strong relationships with current and prospective customers through regular follow-ups, and resolve guest complaints within their scope of authority, escalating issues as necessary. This dedication to excellent customer service fosters repeat business and long-term client loyalty.

The ideal candidate for this role normally holds a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management viewed favorably. Experience in event planning, catering, convention services, or banquet management is essential, with skills in creative menu development and food and wine pairing considered beneficial. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in sales techniques, negotiation skills, a strong attention to detail, and the capability to operate Microsoft Office and hotel-specific computer and telephone systems. Familiarity with audio/visual technology and equipment is also important to understand and meet customer needs effectively.

Beyond technical skills and experience, the candidate must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, logical problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work under pressure during busy times or emergencies. The role also demands flexibility to work varied schedules, including holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts, in response to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry. Overall, this position offers a dynamic, rewarding career opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality and event management within a company that values growth, integrity, and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Two years of experience planning, organizing and/or executing events with convention services, catering, and/or banquets
  • Ability to assist in preparing creative menu offerings from banquet menu guide
  • Experience with food and wine pairing desired
  • Ability to understand and participate in the monthly forecasting and annual budget process
  • Strong knowledge of sales techniques with strong skills and ability to negotiate and close sales
  • Ability to create and effectively provide options to potential customers
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction
  • Ability to solve problems and remain calm in busy or emergency situations
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications
  • Knowledge and experience with current audio/visual technology and equipment
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
  • Ability to work varying schedules including holidays, weekends and alternate shifts
  • Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor
  • Must wear closed toe and heel shoes
  • Able to follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Ability to report defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment
  • Reporting to work on time and regularly

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management desired
  • Two years of experience planning, organizing and/or executing events with Convention services, Catering, and/or Banquets
  • Ability to assist in preparing creative menu offerings from banquet menu guide
  • Experience with food and wine pairing desired
  • Ability to understand and participate in the monthly forecasting and annual budget process
  • Strong knowledge of sales techniques with strong skills and ability to negotiate and close sales
  • Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups
  • Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus
  • Completes all required training as scheduled
  • Ability to determine needs of customers and persuasively present sales options through verbal face-to-face and telephone interactions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction
  • Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to solve problems and remain calm and alert if dealing with difficult guest, during busy activity periods or in an emergency situation
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications and ability to learn and use telephone and computer systems used at the hotel
  • Knowledge and experience with current Audio/Visual technology and equipment
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors and staff
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to communicate with management, customers, Team Members and guests
  • Ability to work varying schedules including holidays, weekends and alternate shifts
  • Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor

Job Duties

  • Meets with customer to understand needs, offer suggestions, and determine all set-up needs, equipment and menu items
  • Anticipates all needs to provide a flawless execution of the event
  • Identifies opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell services to optimize total revenue potential and guest experience
  • Hosts or participates in site inspections and client presentations to ensure property's offerings are showcased
  • Rebooks for future events
  • Executes written sales agreements for varied events including full-service meetings, conventions and social and corporate events
  • Creates and maintains each event's banquet event order (BEO) outlining all of the event's details
  • Maintains appropriate contact with customer contact to ensure accuracy and finalize all event details
  • Generates detailed resumes for the operating departments
  • Disseminates all information to appropriate operational departments to ensure customer needs are being met
  • Attends and oversees execution of events to ensure client satisfaction
  • Works closely with banquet department on operations and event execution and quickly evaluates alternatives and decides on a plan of action as needed
  • Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up to date file management system to serve client and maintain records of sales efforts and activities
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with current and potential customers through frequent, professional, courteous and ethical interaction
  • Promptly follow up with customer inquiries and needs
  • Resolves guest complaints within scope of authority, otherwise refers the matter to upper management
  • Notifies supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events or circumstances
  • Must wear closed toe and heel shoes
  • Slip-resistant shoes recommended and may be required
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures
  • Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations
  • Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS
  • Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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