Catering and Events Planner at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Conference Centre Regina
Regina, SK, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Life Insurance, Communication Skills, Flexible Schedule, Time Management, Vision Care, French, Dental Care, Disability Insurance

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

Looking to join a culture of excellence and be part of the most recognized name in the hospitality industry? We are Hilton! We are Hospitality!

PREFERRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Grade 12 with Post-secondary considered an asset
  • Minimum 3 year’s administrative experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years in a customer facing role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office products

SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

  • utmost attention to details - crucial for this position
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
  • Engage in a consultative manner with all internal and external stakeholders and clients
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to think quickly
  • Previous experience in hospitality and event planning an asset
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Fast-paced, busy office working conditions
  • Some weekends and late evenings will be required based on business need
    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
    Pay: $50,000.00-$54,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • client relationship management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate all details connected with all bookings -meticulous focus on details
  • Plans, upsells and details the meeting/function with the client including space requirement, times, equipment, menus, billing instructions and submit the appropriate proposal/contract for signature
  • Proactively solicits, negotiates and books new and repeat business, and closes the sale using a consultative sales approach
  • Conducts professional site visits and client meetings as necessary
  • Works with and communicates to the Catering team, Sales Managers, and Revenue Management team all business booked and groups bidding on to ensure future bookings
  • Qualifies future business of all solicitations and bookings
  • Utilizes the yield strategies to ensure proper rate quoting and room block allotments
  • Work with Catering and Sales teams to coordinate strategies, promotional campaigns and collateral to increase business during soft periods Managing incoming business leads from initial point of contact to follow-up post meeting/stay
  • Work closely with Sales and Catering team to ensure their ability to proactively search out and secure new business opportunities
  • Assist in the maintenance of accurate data in properties CRM (SalesForce/Delphi)
  • Assist in the collection of new sales databases targeting specific clients and accounts
  • Participates in pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related functions
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