About the role

  • Event Sales & Services Manager generating direct sales of event and catering opportunities at hotel. Responsible for client communication, event coordination, and revenue generation.

Responsibilities

  • The Event Sales & Services Manager is responsible for generating direct sales of event and catering only opportunities
  • Coordination and facilitation of all groups and events at the Hotel
  • Ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish while supporting the sales team in generating revenue and business growth for the Hotel
  • Catering and Event Only Sales: Directly facilitate qualifying, proposing, negotiating, and contracting agreements for all event and catering only opportunities under designated deployment
  • Prospecting and acquiring new clients, developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets, understanding competitive landscape and identifying opportunities, negotiating contracts and securing bookings
  • Client Liaison: Directly communicate with clients to ensure all group and event documents are comprehensively prepared and finalized using tools and systems provided
  • Banquet Coordination: Oversee the timely distribution of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in line with hotel deadlines
  • Upselling & Client Communication: Present clients with potential upgrade opportunities maximizing revenue opportunities for the Hotel, collect necessary agreements and deposits, and consistently communicate on group arrangements
  • Group & Event Feedback & Management: Partner with hotel staff for pre-and post-event meetings including BEO review, guaranteeing client satisfaction and collating feedback
  • Monitor guest room blocks, ensuring contract adherence and optimizing revenue opportunities, communicating on rooming lists, cut off dates, attrition, etc.
  • Room Management: Monitor guest room allocations to ensure contract compliance while capitalizing on revenue opportunities
  • Alert clients about potential attrition charges for rooms and F&B if bookings or revenues are projected to fall short of the contract
  • Payment Management: Supervise the entire client payment process, from initial deposits to the final bill
  • Booking & Documentation: Utilize the Hotel Sales & Catering software (STS) to meticulously document interactions and attach vital documents such as BEOs, payment forms, diagrams, and agendas.

Requirements

  • Best candidate will offer 2 years of sales and servicing banquets/events in a hotel, event center or similar type of venue
  • Knowledge of event planning, food and beverage operations and service standards
  • Proficiency in event management software and CRM tools
  • Strong customer service skills, computer skills, and organizational skills are critical to the success of this position.
  • Ideal candidate will be outgoing and a proven self-starter.
  • Schedule is flexible and applicants must be able to work a varied schedule as dictated by the level and type of business.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Ancillary Benefits to support your well-being
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (based on FT or PT status)
  • Paid Sick Leave to take care of yourself when needed (based on FT or PT status)
  • Career Growth & Support
  • On-the-job training and mentorship
  • Clear pathways for advancement within the company
  • Extra Perks
  • Associate Referral Program – get rewarded for bringing in top talent
  • Hotel Discounts – enjoy the exclusive rates at our properties
  • Daily Pay – Access to your pay when you want it!

Job title

Event Sales and Services Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$24 - $30 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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