Event Meeting Manager - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

Responsibilities

• Drive group sales: Respond to incoming inquiries and secure sales for meetings and group accommodations of 10–50 rooms, including meeting space, food & beverage, and ancillary services
• Generate new leads: Prospect, qualify, and convert new business opportunities through outbound efforts, proposal writing, and tailored sales strategies
• Promote the property: Conduct engaging site inspections and hotel tours, highlighting key spaces and services that align with client needs
• Negotiate and close contracts: Use discretion and authority to negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with clients and vendors
• Manage client relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact from contract to event execution, coordinating group details including room blocks, F&B, billing, performance clauses, and affiliate revenue opportunities
• Manage event documentation: Prepare and distribute key documents—including group resumes, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), post-event reports, and pick-up reports—to internal stakeholders and clients to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the planning process
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with Operations, Catering, and Revenue teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to service

Qualifications

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality
• Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing
• Inspiring others through Leadership
• A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes
• A sense of Ownership and accountability
• A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact

About The Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

Benefits

Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.