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Job Description
Job Description
Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Executive Meeting Manager for the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Texas.
Job Purpose :
The Executive Meeting Manager is an integral part of the sales team focused on working with smaller groups (up to 24 rooms / peak) and smaller meetings of 50 guests or less. This position works on all aspects of the sales process from receiving inquiry calls, booking business, confirming details and working with the group while they are on site. Additional responsibilities will include answering telephone inquiries and qualifying clients for meetings and events. This position reports to the Director of Catering. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of previous hotel experience, preferably in Sales & Catering. Also, have a good knowledge of guest room sales and possess strong organizational and administrative skills and must also possess excellent communication skills. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.
- Optimize room rental charges.
- Book repeat business by having a track record of long term client relationships.
- Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing and negotiating skills.
- Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations.
- Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.
- Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
- Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations. Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Catering Department.
- 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 company attendance policy.
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
- Prepare and send requested collateral materials to designated clients or guests. Common collateral materials might include catering menus, brochures, meeting room layout & seating capacity diagrams, area maps & brochures
Qualifications and Requirements :
High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent.
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
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