Sales & Event Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new strategies and uncover new business to generate sales.
• Identify, qualify and solicit new business to achieve hotel revenue goals.
• Up sell each business opportunity to maximize revenue for individual properties.
• Close the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs.
• Manage and develop relationships with key customers.
• Act as liaison between the hotel and customer throughout the event sales process.
• Create event information and manage communication to successfully carry out events.
• Increase overall hotel occupancy by adhering to group ceilings and restrictions on the group calendars.
• Maintain an understanding of the overall market(s), including competitors' strengths/weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand, etc.
• Represent company at various community organization meetings to promote hotels.
• Prepare internal and external correspondence, i.e., contracts, proposals, group resumes, event orders and rooming lists as needed.
• Maintain current and accurate filing system.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities.

Job Requirements

• Self-motivated Sales and Event Manager with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• One to three years related experience in Food and Beverage/Catering (Banquet facility).
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation packages, which may vary somewhat depending on location.
• Comprehensive benefit packages for full-time positions.
• Hotel room discounts at our locations around the globe.
• Discounts on food and beverages.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.