- Responsible for the management and planning of meetings/conventions and related activities.
- Attends Banquet Event Order (BEO) and staff meetings and perform as a team leader for all hotel department staff participating in the event delivery process.
- Achieve a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.
- Coordination of all group business as developed by the sales manager. Contact and appropriately follow-up on all signed/contracted business within 5 working days. Determination and coordination of all event planning needs.
- Maintain well documented, accurate, organized and up to date file management in order to serve client and the employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
- Develop customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system including trace dates and references resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
- Develops strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
- Follow up on all client needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
- Focuses on revenue-generating activity and maximizes selling time through retaining accounts/clients, maximizing account yield opportunities and sales effectiveness.
- Detail, up-sell and detail the program with the client including; verification and modification of space requirements, audio-visual, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Prepare the appropriate resumes and paperwork to ensure quality service.
- Manage function details and related activities to ensure that program requirements are satisfied. Anticipate and handle customer complaints and/or problems to ensure quality product delivery, customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Oversees all billing details for hotel groups to include processing of deposits, direct bill applications, credit card authorizations and coordination with accounting.
- Improve hotel convention services' products through; (a) participate in the development of new sales tools and systems, (b) participate in the analysis of the strengths and weakness of our competitions product, and (c) analysis, understanding, and satisfaction of our customers needs.
- Monitor and control individual client event budgets and details to maximize revenues and minimize expenses while ensuring delivery of a quality product.
- Attend and lead pre conference meetings as needed. Coordinate the pre-con between the client and hotel staff and review the details of the BEO with all parties.
- Close out all groups to include pickup in sales system (Delphi) and commission owed, including processing with accounting.
- Requires a working knowledge of banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies or operations.
- Requires knowledge of computer equipment.
- Requires compiling facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
- Supervisory skills needed.
- Communication skills required to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
- Excellent hearing necessary for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
- Excellent vision necessary to view set-ups.
- Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.
- Bending/kneeling required for taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function occasionally.
- Mobility - ability to service clients on a moment notice, variable distances.
- Continuous standing required for function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing stairs of approximately 55 steps 3-5% of 10 hours daily.
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Description
Why us?:
Sage Hospitality Group is looking to hire a Conference Service Manager to join us overseeing the Westin Washington City Center
A modern, luxury hotel in the heart of our nations history, The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is a dynamic hotel in one of the worlds most iconic destinations: downtown Washington D.C. Our Hotel is just five blocks from the White House, a short walk to the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Memorial, and close to all the best restaurants and bars the city center has to offer.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. Were not afraid to forge our own path. After all, its what industry leaders do. Thats why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you doits really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. Join our team
Job Overview:Plan, organize and manage the in house details for large group and convention booking (e.g. Guest rooms, menus, set-up, etc.) Participate in negotiating meetings/functions, rooms, rates and all related requirements. Ensure maximization of room and meeting space, revenues, and profits while delivering a quality product. Focus on execution of all aspects of event planning including coordination from the signing of a group contract forward, VIP needs, amenities, group resumes, and rooming lists.
Responsibilities:Education/Formal Training
More than two years of post high school education.
Experience
One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Knowledge/Skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment
Inside 95% of 10 hour day. Outside 5% of 10 hour day. Temperatures - extreme summer heat of 95 degrees and above, and winter cold.
Benefits:?Medical, dental, & vision insurance
?Health savings and flexible spending accounts
?Basic Life and AD&D insurance
?Unlimited PTO for managers
?Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching
?Employee Assistance Program
?Tuition Reimbursement
?Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
?Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral