Experienced Convention Services Manager OEM
Aimbridge Hospitality is hiring a full-time Convention Services Manager OEM. The Convention Services Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned convention/event goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively servicing clients/groups and maintaining the contracted food and beverage minimum. The Convention Services Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales or Director of Catering/Convention Services to achieve the hotel’s revenue, meeting planner satisfaction scores, and food and beverage goals for one or more assigned properties. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.
Job Duties & Functions
- Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, as well as food and beverage goals.
- Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct tours, and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property.
- Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
- Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics.
- Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy. Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders.
- Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
- May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
- Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
- Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
Pay: Starting at $50,000
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability income
- Term life and AD&D insurance
- Holidays/Sick time PTO (after 90 days) and two weeks of vacation time (after one year employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k retirement plan
- Incentive program eligible
If you feel you are a good fit for this position, please submit your resume by clicking apply now!