Executive Meeting Manager

Barnsley Resort is a luxury destination located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, offering a unique and enchanting work environment for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. As a job applicant, joining the team at Barnsley Resort means being part of a renowned property known for its stunning scenery, unparalleled amenities, and exceptional service. The resort offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, spa, and outdoor recreation, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Barnsley Resort is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a serene and idyllic setting, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers extraordinary experiences to guests. Joining the team at Barnsley Resort presents a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class resort that offers an unparalleled experience for both guests and team members alike.

Overview

Join our team as an Executive Meeting Manager and be part of our world-class hospitality experience. As an Executive Meeting Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with our guests and clients to create memorable experiences for their events. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of events, from initial inquiries to post-event evaluations. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be put to the test as you coordinate with internal departments to ensure successful events. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about event planning and has a strong desire to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales action plans to close on targeted accounts and/or business within a market segment.
• Respond to incoming sales inquiries for the hotel within 4 hours of receipt.
• Maintain a balance of account maintenance and prospecting for new business.
• Contact representatives from respective market segments to solicit business for the hotel.
• Adhere to the hotels sales guidelines and book profitable business based on need times including but not limited to prospecting, outside sales calls, solicitation, site inspections, sales blitz, and presentations.
• Establish and maintain existing accounts within your market segment.
• Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business through various efforts (lead follow up, telemarketing, direct mail, referrals, internet prospecting, etc.) to maximize revenues to meet/exceed goals. Use networking ‘social media for business’ tools such as LinkedIn to research existing & potential accounts, and develop new contacts for the hotel.
• Entertain potential clients/guests. Invite clients to the hotel for entertainments, lunches and site inspections.
• Make prospecting calls.
• Develop and implement creative sales strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market/account trends.
• Participate in training, trade shows, field trips and community, industry and professional organizations to maintain high visibility in support of the achievement of sales and revenue goals.
• Prepare creative ways in which to reach out to a potential client for future business.
• Analyze requirement of function, outline available hotel facilities and services offered and quote pricing.
• Assist in planning and participating in sales blitz.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in event planning or hospitality industry
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles
• Professional appearance and confidence
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM system preferred
  
  

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match
  
  

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.