Hybrid Hotel and Event Management Specialist

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About the role

  • Event Management Specialist collaborating with procurement to secure hotels and manage event logistics for EventConnect. Focused on enhancing communication and support for hotels and attendees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead in managing incoming inquiries across the hotel's phone, inbox and live chat, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional response
  • Support the EMC team as needed, with incoming inquiries within the Hotels inbox.
  • Contact assigned hotels to confirm reservations, ensuring all booking details (confirmation numbers, guest names, room types, and dates) are accurate for reservations, changes & cancellations.
  • Monitor and manage event performance for cross-department strategy meetings.
  • Perform market research
  • Draft, review & approve hotel contracts as required, including assisting with loading contract data into the EventConnect software.
  • Assist our Hotel Procurement Team in following up with outstanding contracts and proposals.
  • Potential for supporting Event Management Specialists with other administrative duties, including assisting with oversells and responding to hotel inquiries.
  • Assist with various tasks within the operations department as it pertains to hotel relationships.
  • Assist with check-in issues as needed.
  • The individual will be expected to provide periodic coverage for the after-hours emergency line and may be scheduled for limited holiday availability as business needs require.

Requirements

  • Ability to multitask and be agile in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of the hotel industry and brand standards
  • Intimate knowledge of contracts and the ability to contract
  • Ability to calculate revenue minimums and understand revenue targets
  • Accepts and welcomes new challenges
  • Accountable for being a team member and contributing to goals
  • Friendly, professional, and confident nature, both on the phone and through email communications
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with others
  • An organized approach to completing your work to ensure clients and hotel relationships are strengthened
  • A University or College graduate
  • A minimum of 2 years of hotel experience

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • A casual but energetic work environment made for today’s workers
  • Performance-driven culture
  • Growth opportunities
  • IT equipment provided

Job title

Hotel and Event Management Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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