EXECUTIVE MEETING MANAGER
Friendwell Group of Companies · Edison, NJ · 6 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Roles and Responsibilities
- Receive, respond to, negotiate, and secure all profitable room and catering business in accordance with selective selling guidelines.
- Prepare and distribute requested sales collateral materials to prospective clients and guests.
- Develop proposals and contracts outlining guest room availability, meeting and banquet space, dates, and pricing; calculate and present accurate rate quotations.
- Cook up rooming list details with clients, including room types, shared rooms, room locations, accessible accommodations, and billing instructions.
- Prepare and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring accurate coordination of meeting room setups, food and beverage selections, audiovisual requirements, and billing details.
- Conduct site inspections with prospective customers to showcase hotel facilities and services.
- Attend weekly sales meetings and other scheduled departmental meetings, including tentative reviews, lost business reviews, and group pickup meetings, to support business operations.
Qualifications
- Proven success in managing and securing profitable room and catering business.
- Experience in preparing and distributing sales collateral materials.
- Strong negotiation and contract development skills.
- Ability to coordinate and manage rooming lists and Banquet Event Orders.
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct site inspections.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to attend and contribute to departmental meetings.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in sales and contract development.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Drug-free workplace policy.
- Participation in E-Verify.
Pay
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
- Varying schedules may be required, including nights, holidays, and weekends, to reflect the business needs of the hotel.