Senior Event Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Administering the Sales agreement
• Detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs
• Managing room blocks and pick up
• Billing instructions and final review
• On-site contact for all events
• Host hotel tours
• Maintain strong customer relationships
• Participate and may lead event meetings, and other staff meetings
• Work as a team member with the sales and events staff
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Event Managers, Administrative Assistants and Event Concierges
• Handle key accounts and high-profile events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan, implement and oversee assigned conferences, events, and hotel room blocks
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Engaged team player, focused on individual as well as team goals and results
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Promptly follow-up on all customers' needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner
• A minimum of 6 years of hotel, events, or food and beverage sales or planning experience preferred
• Prefer a four-year hospitality degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient in general computer knowledge