Four Seasons Hotels Limited
Social Sales and Events Manager
Four Seasons Hotels Limited, Vail, Colorado, United States, 81657
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location: Come and experience the Colorado lifestyle in the heart of the Rockies. Access to world class year-round outdoor lifestyle activities right in your backyard with a quick drive to Denver to stay current with live music, sports and cultural events. Eagle airport is in close proximity with flights to major cities to explore new locations through discounted hotel benefits. Join a team of inclusive, caring, and exceptional colleagues that are happy to invest in your development through best-in-class trainings to reach your potential. A place where you can give back to the community by taking part in our multiple initiatives with local neighborhood organizations that support regional and global causes. Gain exposure through opportunities to task force during low season with a broad network of Four Seasons colleagues to expand your knowledge and resources. We strive to provide a workplace where you can elevate your craft, advance your career, have an active lifestyle, and feel engaged with your team members and the community.
Social Sales & Events Manager
About the role:
This role will be responsible for business generation as it relates to prospecting, securing, and setting the strategy for all weddings, social, and event business for the Resort. This position will secure and service, through promotion and prospecting, while maintaining standards and revenue. This position will coordinate all requirements for various events groups booked. Ideally, this position will be approximately 75% sales and 25% servicing. The Social Sales & Event Manager is accountable for ensuring quotas and goals are met and ensuring that direct sales activities are focused on generating the maximum revenue per available room for the resort's overall success. This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion in decision-making.
What you will do:
Responsible for enforcing the terms of sales letter of agreement and guiding meeting planners through the planning process. Communicate the needs and expectations of the client with all departments in the hotel. Negotiate with clients through the use of creative and attractive menu presentations and event proposals, to achieve both maximum revenue/profit potential and fulfillment of contractual responsibilities while satisfying client needs. Review all function space with banquet team to ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events. Ability to find solutions to any issues that arise throughout the planning and event process. What you bring:
Must have previous luxury wedding sales experience. Previous hotel or resort experience preferred. College degree and 2+ years management or supervisory experience in Rooms or Food and Beverage Division, preferably in a luxury setting. Strong knowledge of the complexities of selling and competing with other mountain resorts and destinations. Ability to utilize computerized operational systems (PowerPoint, Ideas, Excel, Word, Outlook, FO system, Opera, and ideally Salesforce (Golden Sales & Catering). Self-starter, sound analyzer and problem solver. Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with a strong sense of quality and a creative mindset. Ability to multi-task effectively, managing multiple projects while being cognizant of deadlines and priorities. Develop and use good business acumen and be a good "business operator." The ability to be vigilantly attentive to detail, monitor quality, and be obsessively service oriented. The ability to be versatile, flexible, show stress management, manage criticism, and manage conflict effectively. The ability to be a Team Player. The ability to have interpersonal sensitivity. The ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels & Residences. Fluency in English is required for this location and this job requires applicants to have current work authorization in the in the United States. What we offer:
Salary: $65k - 75k annually Sales Incentive Plan Winter Season Lifestyle Benefit Merchant Pass and Eco Passes Available 401k participation with company matching program Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance Discounted travel with discounted F&B and Spa Services at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Employee cafeteria available for meals. Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development. Elevate your craft here and abroad! Employee engagement at all levels; Where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned.
Schedule & Hours:
This is a full-time position based on property at Four Seasons Vail. The ideal candidate must be willing to work flexible hours and days of the week to support the essential functions of the department and division.
Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, visit us:
http://fourseasons.com/vail/phots-and-videos// We Are Four Seasons Video http://jobs.fourseasons.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs
We look forward to receiving your application!
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location: Come and experience the Colorado lifestyle in the heart of the Rockies. Access to world class year-round outdoor lifestyle activities right in your backyard with a quick drive to Denver to stay current with live music, sports and cultural events. Eagle airport is in close proximity with flights to major cities to explore new locations through discounted hotel benefits. Join a team of inclusive, caring, and exceptional colleagues that are happy to invest in your development through best-in-class trainings to reach your potential. A place where you can give back to the community by taking part in our multiple initiatives with local neighborhood organizations that support regional and global causes. Gain exposure through opportunities to task force during low season with a broad network of Four Seasons colleagues to expand your knowledge and resources. We strive to provide a workplace where you can elevate your craft, advance your career, have an active lifestyle, and feel engaged with your team members and the community.
Social Sales & Events Manager
About the role:
This role will be responsible for business generation as it relates to prospecting, securing, and setting the strategy for all weddings, social, and event business for the Resort. This position will secure and service, through promotion and prospecting, while maintaining standards and revenue. This position will coordinate all requirements for various events groups booked. Ideally, this position will be approximately 75% sales and 25% servicing. The Social Sales & Event Manager is accountable for ensuring quotas and goals are met and ensuring that direct sales activities are focused on generating the maximum revenue per available room for the resort's overall success. This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion in decision-making.
What you will do:
Responsible for enforcing the terms of sales letter of agreement and guiding meeting planners through the planning process. Communicate the needs and expectations of the client with all departments in the hotel. Negotiate with clients through the use of creative and attractive menu presentations and event proposals, to achieve both maximum revenue/profit potential and fulfillment of contractual responsibilities while satisfying client needs. Review all function space with banquet team to ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events. Ability to find solutions to any issues that arise throughout the planning and event process. What you bring:
Must have previous luxury wedding sales experience. Previous hotel or resort experience preferred. College degree and 2+ years management or supervisory experience in Rooms or Food and Beverage Division, preferably in a luxury setting. Strong knowledge of the complexities of selling and competing with other mountain resorts and destinations. Ability to utilize computerized operational systems (PowerPoint, Ideas, Excel, Word, Outlook, FO system, Opera, and ideally Salesforce (Golden Sales & Catering). Self-starter, sound analyzer and problem solver. Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with a strong sense of quality and a creative mindset. Ability to multi-task effectively, managing multiple projects while being cognizant of deadlines and priorities. Develop and use good business acumen and be a good "business operator." The ability to be vigilantly attentive to detail, monitor quality, and be obsessively service oriented. The ability to be versatile, flexible, show stress management, manage criticism, and manage conflict effectively. The ability to be a Team Player. The ability to have interpersonal sensitivity. The ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels & Residences. Fluency in English is required for this location and this job requires applicants to have current work authorization in the in the United States. What we offer:
Salary: $65k - 75k annually Sales Incentive Plan Winter Season Lifestyle Benefit Merchant Pass and Eco Passes Available 401k participation with company matching program Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance Discounted travel with discounted F&B and Spa Services at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Employee cafeteria available for meals. Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development. Elevate your craft here and abroad! Employee engagement at all levels; Where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned.
Schedule & Hours:
This is a full-time position based on property at Four Seasons Vail. The ideal candidate must be willing to work flexible hours and days of the week to support the essential functions of the department and division.
Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, visit us:
http://fourseasons.com/vail/phots-and-videos// We Are Four Seasons Video http://jobs.fourseasons.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs
We look forward to receiving your application!
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf