JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Meetings Manager is responsible for selling membership based group business from all markets/regions, primarily handling programs for our Club Membership while maximizing revenues for all areas of the hotel. Assists in the overall efficient operation of the Sales Department, manages accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and solicits new and past business to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responds in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities.

2. Ensures that all business is booked within hotel parameters.

3. Conducts hotel site inspections and client presentations.

4. Create contracts and other related booking documentation as required.  Manage and maintain client account files.

5. Prospect for new business – participate in sales blitzes, cold calling and contacting former clients to solicit new business and attends industry events/programs as needed.

6. Builds and maintains strong client relationships.

7. Detail events to include all food & beverage, set up and audio visual needs.  Ask appropriate questions of the clients and make suggestions to ensure the details meet the group and the hotel’s needs.

8. Create group resumes and communicate client needs to all departments of the hotel.  Ensure hotel staff follows through on all requests.

9. Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree with emphasis in Hospitality preferred; or 1-2 years of equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report for insurance purposes.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Comprehend reading materials, speak, read, and write English.
• Professional demeanor with superb communication skills; including verbal, telephone, and email. Proper phone etiquette is necessary.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and confidentiality always.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, and ability to follow-up on all details.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and spirits.
• Must have neat and pleasant overall appearance.
• Maintain proper associate professional dress standards and adhering to standard dress code.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long-term, Short-term, Life insurance
• 401k plan
• 7 paid Holidays
• Vacation and Personal time off
• Associate-level access to some resort amenities
• Associate discounts on retail items
• Associate discount at all Crescent Hotels and Resorts properties

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)