Events Coordinator

Description As our Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for seeking out profitable events and large group business by pursuing, developing, and scheduling special events for the resort. You will implement and oversee guest event venue sales and related event services. This position may require flexible scheduling availability. Requirements Job Requirements: Perform targeted outbound pursuit of events and large group business to strategically grow overall property revenue and profitActively pursue new accounts and business, including e-mail correspondence, cold calls, prospecting calls, follow-up calls, and participation in marketing and sales strategyRespond to all incoming leads, queries, and requests in a professional, friendly, and timely mannerCoordinate with vendors and on-property resources to ensure successful event executionMaintain clear communication of all inquiries and offers with the Food & Beverage Manager as well as working together to appropriate price event business to maximize revenueProvide resort tours to prospective clientsDevelop long-term business relationshipsEstablish relationships and networks with key third parties to garner a robust volume of qualified lead referrals for event businessManage a digital master calendar of all daily, weekly, and annual eventsTrack and measure all sales activity by tracking all leads from inquiry to final billingPrepare, review, and finalize formal agreements and enforces property policies and requirementsPrepare and successfully execute on-property meetings and events with clients while continually evaluating event performance and metrics to convert to actionable improvementsMaintain up-to-date awareness of area activities and market trendsDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with all supervisors, team members, and support teams to reach common goals Job Qualifications 6 months experience in organizing events, including luncheons, weddings, and other special occasionsAbility to respond to business needs after normal business hoursAbility to use Microsoft OfficeAbility to work under minimal supervisionAdvanced computer proficiencyDemonstrated ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFlexibility to work events during non-business hoursStrong customer service skills The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The number of hours you will be scheduled to work during the week is variable and is based on guest occupancy, season, staffing and other factors. IHM Outdoors is unable to guarantee a specific number of work hours per week. Training IHM Outdoors is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join IHM Outdoors from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered. Team Member Wellness Program: How We Thank You For All You Bring To The Team Rewarding Benefits Package Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA & FSA plans available!Dependent care FSAIdentity Theft Protection InsuranceCommuter benefits including transit & parkingPet InsurancePTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness ExamsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal servicesPaid Sick and Vacation Time Family Leave401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Outdoors Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution Rewarding Hard Work Incentive based bonus programFree room nights at our properties and employee discounts within your brandDiscounts for friends and family within your brandTeam Member recognition and bonusDiscounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at WorkCareer Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goalsReferral bonus program to ANY of our locations Equal Opportunity Employer IHM Outdoors uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.