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Job Description:
- As the Events Manager you will be required to document and organize detailed requirements of each function.
- Coordinate activities of various departments to service accounts, such as directing room service in the creation and delivery of VIP amenities.
- Communicate with sales, front office and reservations in order to coordinate and monitor guest room blocks and special reservation needs.
- Assign banquet/meeting rooms set up based on needs of clients.
- Monitor in house group activity providing assistance as needed such as organizing exhibit set up.
- Establish rapport with and entertain meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services.
- Conduct walking site inspections throughout property.
- Advise sales staff as to ability to accommodate client demands including phone requirements, fit of available space and materials such as booths.
- Assist sales staff in promoting hotel, developing leads and securing rebookings.
- Plan and conduct pre- and post-convention meetings with clients and respective departments.
- Document tracking of group activity.
- Access and input data into a computer system to generate account history reports.
- As well as communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing, events, or related area
- Experience telephone sales with proven sales negotiating and closing skills
- Ability to handle multiple guests and operational demands with a high degree of professionalism, operating often with time sensitive deadline
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Key Competencies:
- Strong work ethic
- Negotiating and closing
- Attention to detail
- Relationship builder
- Multi-tasker
- Problem analysis and solving
- Excellent communicator
- Confidentiality and integrity
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Matching 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Hotel Discount Program and more...
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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