Events Manager

Events Manager

The Events Managers responsibility is to prepare all event documentation and coordinates with Sales property departments and customer to ensure consistent high level service throughout the pre-event event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles complex events. Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales and recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Supports and acts on behalf of the Director of Event Management or Director of Event Planning and Operations in his/her absence. Serves as the event planners primary contact (following turnover) on property and is responsible for his/her experience.

Key Responsibilities

Continually update and detail already definite bookings and existing accounts within allotted time period of (4 weeks) for distribution to all appropriate departments.

Address all inquiries and handle accordingly in a timely manner (24 hour period).

Negotiate and capture all feasible inquiry business.

Make accurate and solid decisions on which inquires to book and which to turn down. Negotiate special menus and/or meeting room rental charges effectively and in the best interest of the hotel.

Professionally greet and handle all walk-in business.

Secure rooming lists direct bill applications tax exempt forms VIP names VIP amenities and complimentary rooms in a timely manner for all incoming groups.

Effectively complete all pre-convention documents for processing and distribution to all appropriate departments.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in a similar or related position

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications

What Youll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit stand bend kneel and lift as requiredwith or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays if needed
• A warm professional demeanor that reflects HVMGs Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile friendly personality and positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical dental and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey This is the best management company Ive ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field.

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny and if our executives are any indication todays dishwasher can be tomorrows Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection job assignment compensation promotion discipline termination and access to benefits and training.