Event Manager- Hotel Colee

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Manager to join our team at Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's In It For You? When You Join SHG You'll Be Part Of a Team Committed To An Inclusive, Employee-focused Workplace That Is Invested In Your Development. We Want You To Feel Engaged, Empowered, And Excited To Grow With Us. After All, We Believe Our Greatest And Most Valuable Asset Is Our People! SHG Provides a Rewarding, Fun And Flexible Work Environment, Exciting Perks, An Atmosphere Designed To Encourage And Promote Career Growth Within The Company And a Robust Benefit Package Including, But Not Limited To

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Support sales team with event detailing, executiion and upselling oppertunities.
• Sets example through professional, friendly attitude towards clients and associates, timely response to clients and associates and observance of sales office standards
• Coordinates conference rooms and coordinate services for all hotel groups and organizations holding meetings, conventions and other events at the hotel
• Organize all banquet or catering services, reserve audio-visual equipment and plan any changes to the configuration of the event space
• Meet with representatives of groups and organizations to discuss what they have in mind for their meeting or special event
• Sign contractual agreements and usually keep records of all communications in writing
• Meet with the heads of other departments in the hotel to coordinate any planned events
• Monitor events and address unexpected problems as they arise to make sure that the functions go as planned
• Provide pricing and guidance recommendations to clients with approval by the Director of F&B or Chef as needed
• Drive customer loyalty to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
• Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (generating resumes, BEO's, and customer correspondence)
• Work with sales managers to ensure understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of the strategies for each segment to help upsell and maintain client loyalty
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
• Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy
• Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
• Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions
• Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events
• Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel
• Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals
• Achieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity
• Negotiate contracts according to company standards
• Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented
• Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures
• Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
• Assist the client in menu planning, coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements, and decorations ensuring clients details are executed
• Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented and maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system
• Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client and sales team members requests for proposals and information
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives