Event Planning Manager

About This Role

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for selling and servicing hotel events to meet or exceed catering sales revenue goals. This role involves managing space allocations, F&B spend, contract details, and maintaining accurate event information.

Responsibilities

• Control space allocations, F&B spend, and contract details
• Ensure all information is accurately entered on Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and other hotel communications
• Attend BEO and Pre-Com meetings with prepared communication
• Maintain an accurate database of relevant contacts for event planning
• Provide market information to the Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM) on changing conditions, trends, and competition
• Conduct daily updates to the Director of Catering (DOC) on major business results and achievements
• Propose and initiate new services and products for guests as approved
• Responsible for entertaining on-property during site visits and familiarization trips
• Give clear and accurate instructions to administration assistance
• Prospect and support recruiting for potential associates
• Conduct regular department meetings highlighting current and future goals and achievements

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
• Knowledge of group, social, and corporate catering
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts like discounts, interest, commissions, percentages
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions
• Ability to successfully prospect and cold call, generating business leads

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-4 years related experience and/or training preferably in a catering/sales role; minimum of 2+ years in a similar position.

Nice to Have

• Previous knowledge of Envision

Skills

* Required skills