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HEI Hospitality, LLC

Executive Meeting Manager

HEI Hospitality, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261


About Us It’s Your Moment to Rise. Start Your Journey with us at the Westin New York Grand Central and discover a place where you’re given a choice to not just get up and go to work, but rise. To feel empowered by career growth opportunities in a people-first environment. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand.

If you’re someone who is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how together we can rise.

Overview The Executive Meeting Manager brings to bear their organizational and detailing skills to identify and implement profitable execution of all groups. Ensure that each group that the manager is responsible for meets or exceeds their revenue expectations based on their contracts. Active and positive contribution towards a high performance culture within the Convention Services Department through customer advocacy, sustained revenue achievement, communication and team participation.

The compensation range for this position is $70K to $80K; which is subject to change based on credentials and experience.

Responsibilities

An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.

Understand the importance of raising the meeting planner evaluation scores and implement effective methods to ensure exceeding meeting planner satisfaction.

Optimize room rental charges.

Consistently participate in the re-booking of repeat business by having a track record of long term client relationships.

Actively participate in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI).

Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills.

Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations.

Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups.

Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution.

Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations.

Experience providing Audio/Visual equipment and operating Audio/Visual as a profit center.

Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Delphi, Word and Excel.

Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments.

Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential.

1+ year within the Hospitality Industry required.

Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi.

Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.

Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market.

Ability to execute appropriate action plans.

Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness. For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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