Hotel Executive Meeting Manager
A hotel Executive Meeting Manager is a unique position, as this person will possess high level organizational and detailing skills and is driven to create meaningful experiences for our guests while simultaneously ensuring the financial and operational success of the hotel. This position will report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing. We want to work with someone who brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, and genuine hospitality to their life and work.
Previous event planning in a hotel setting preferred but, not required, with knowledge of computers especially, previous experience with CI / TY, Word and Excel.
Finalizes Banquet Event Orders (BEO) for meetings & events for 50 - 300 people.
Work closely with hotel banquet department on operations and event execution. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
Social tables or like event diagraming experience preferred
Encompass the ability to manage multiple functions and deliver results in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Strategically detail events to ensure smooth operations, food integrity, and timely event execution.
Successfully upsell clients during the detailing process.
Be the onsite point of contact alongside the banquet team
Participate in Daily / Weekly Sales meetings.
Assist with any other duties as requested by the General Manager & Director of Sales and Marketing
Adherence to all policies stated in the Team Member handbook
Flexible schedule required
Other duties as assigned
MUST-HAVES :
Prior experience in the field of hospitality is preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Passion and commitment to providing genuine hospitality
Strong business acumen and professionalism
Strong organizational skills that result in timely and thorough work product
Strong desire to exceed goals and an understanding of how you contribute to the overall success of the hotel
Superior attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with others to ensure a successful guest experience and delivery of the desired service
Hotel Manager • West Des Moines, IA, US