Event Planning Manager at Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Client Servicing, Food And Beverage Knowledge, Sales Skills, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Presentation Skills, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Team Collaboration, Community Engagement, Catering Standards, Time Management, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Creativity

Industry

Hospitality

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 High School diploma or equivalent required; previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred. Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired. Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state. Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients. Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills

Responsibilities

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for achieving convention and event goals while servicing clients and maintaining food and beverage contracts. They will collaborate with the Director of Sales or Catering to meet revenue and satisfaction targets for assigned properties.