Event Planning Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary

The Event Planning 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 Event Planning 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.

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 Avion 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.

Requirements :

Education & Experience