Convention Services Manager OEM at Dreamscape Hospitality

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Documentation, Coordination, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Revenue Maximization, Up-selling, Customer Service, Client Relations, Forecasting, Billing Review, Sales Support, Operations Leadership, Meeting Space Management, Room Block Management, Feedback Collection

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Job Summary: Prepares 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. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serves as the event planner’s primary contact (following turnover) on property and is responsible for his/her experience. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Executing Event Operations • Solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements if necessary. • Leads pre-event and post-event meetings for assigned groups. • Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions. • Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs. • Oversees his/her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales. • Conducts pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback. • Manages group room blocks and meeting space for assigned groups. • Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures. • Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members. Executing the Sales and Marketing Strategy • Up-sells products and services throughout the event process. • Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process when necessary. • Acts as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event). Managing Profitability • Manages revenue and profitability associated with events. • Forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio-visual) for his/her groups. • Reviews billing and payments with clients. Providing Exceptional Customer Service • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. • Handle guest problems and complaints. • Makes presence known to customer at all times during entire event process. • Follows up with customer post-event. • Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details. • Strives to improve service performance. • Sets a positive example for guest relations. • Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with associates. • Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the direct supervisor. The associate may also perform other reasonable business duties assigned by their direct supervisor. Dreamscape Hospitality also offers Competitive Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance STD/LTD Life Insurance 401K FSA Working Conditions The position requires adaptability to a dynamic work environment, involving frequent interaction with clients, vendors, and hotel staff. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to perform the essential duties of the role. Reasonable Accommodations: The hotel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation, please discuss your needs with the Human Resources department. This job description covers essential aspects while being compliant with ADA guidelines, allowing for reasonable accommodations as needed. Dreamscape Hospitality is an at-will employer. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and nothing contained in this job description issued by Dreamscape Hospitality is intended to create a contract of employment or guarantee employment. is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. Dreamscape Hospitality reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail. Equal Employment Opportunity Dreamscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. Requirements Education, Experience, and Skills (Qualifications/Requirements): • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management or related professional area. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

The Convention Services Manager prepares all event documentation and coordinates across departments to ensure high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases, primarily handling complex events. This role involves leading pre-event meetings, managing customer budgets to maximize revenue, and serving as the primary contact for the event planner following file turnover.