What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Meeting Manager position at Pyramid Global Hospitality?
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About Us
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!
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Location Description
The award-winning, 480-acre Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as a premier meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation's preeminent athletic training facilities. Purposely planned as a car-free Walking Village, the resort setting allows guests to easily walk everywhere, surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees. Families and groups visiting our upscale hotel near Tampa, Florida, may choose from 495 rooms and suites with a total of 800 bedrooms, clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways and native Florida landscaping. Exceptional restaurants and lounges, two golf courses, multiple tennis courts and more complete our offerings.
Overview
Come Grow With Us! Pyramid Global Hospitality is an industry leading and growing global hotel management company. We are seeking a Executive Meeting Manager to grow along with our company, and to be a part of the culture that puts its people first!
We are looking for a Sales Professional who is passionate about soliciting and closing sales agreements in the small meetings market. This might include day meetings with or without accomodations, family reunions, and tour and travel groups. This position books and details their own events.
This is an opportunity to combine your sales expertise with a passion for service and hospitality. If this describes you and you love what you do, we are interested in talking to you!
Qualifications
Responsibilities May Include :
- Solicit new business to meet and exceed revenue goals. Maximize revenues through suggestive selling techniques that enhance the guest experience and generate revenue opportunities.
- Contact new meeting prospects through inquiries, leads, tradeshows, networking, social media or other means. Evaluate each prospect to maximize revenue and profitability while exceeding customer's expectations.
- Create and generate professional proposals and contracts in response to leads, inquiries and prospecting efforts.
- Be timely and expeditious in all forms of client communications.
- Responsible to share details of the event / s with operational departments according to established timelines.
- Handle financial elements such as prepayment according to established procedures.
- Recognize the role is the central point of contact between client and operational departments. Thorough and complete communication of all aspects of the event will allow the operational departments to successfully achieve the client's expectations.
- Work with any 3rd party vendors on scope of work, delivery schedules, product installations and tear-downs, follow-up, pricing and contract compliance.
- Be available according to client's schedule to conduct site inspections with clients and / or coordinators as needed to ensure all details are identified and resolved, and needs are met.
- Work with internal departments on any room blocks, cut-off dates, special room requests etc.
- Coordinate with Culinary team, with sufficient advance notice, on any non-standard menu items or dietary restrictions. Collaborate with the Culinary team by providing opportunities for creative and innovative menus that yield higher revenues.
- Actively participate in department events such as tradeshows, client visits etc.
Prior hotel sales experience is highly preferred.
