Convention Services Manager

Job Summary

The Convention Services Manager is responsible for achieving assigned event revenue and satisfaction goals by effectively servicing clients and managing food and beverage minimums. This role ensures the smooth execution of conventions and events while working with the Director of Sales to meet the hotel’s revenue and guest satisfaction targets.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Achieve assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, and food and beverage targets.
• Congduct solicitation calls, property tours, and client entertainment to secure business.
• Monitor and evaluate trends within the assigned market segment.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of hotel operations and policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of banquet event orders and communicate changes to relevant departments.
• Maintain visibility in local community and industry organizations to build relationships and generate business.
• Assist with special promotions related to direct sales segments, including participation in sales blitzes.
• Attend and participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required by management.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales or Director of Catering to meet revenue and event goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to foster repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Ensure all events are executed according to client specifications, maintaining high service standards.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on event outcomes and client feedback to management.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in event management, hotel management, or convention center operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of event planning, food and beverage management, and convention services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple events and meet revenue and service goals.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.

Work Environment

Primarily indoor work with frequent walking, standing, and lifting of objects up to 20 lbs. Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of scheduled events. Regular interaction with clients, hotel staff, and vendors in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination.

Benefits

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.