Job Description

Events Manager The Events Manager’s responsibility is to prepare all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles complex events. Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales and recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Supports and acts on behalf of the Director of Event Management or Director of Event Planning and Operations in his/her absence. Serves as the event planner’s primary contact (following turnover) on property and is responsible for his/her experience. Key Responsibilities

• Continually update and detail already definite bookings and existing accounts within allotted time period of (4 weeks) for distribution to all appropriate departments.
• Address all inquiries and handle accordingly in a timely manner (24 hour period).
• Negotiate and capture all feasible inquiry business.
• Make accurate and solid decisions on which inquires to book and which to turn down. Negotiate special menus and/or meeting room rental charges effectively and in the best interest of the hotel.
• Professionally greet and handle all "walk-in" business.
• Secure rooming lists, direct bill applications, tax exempt forms, VIP names, VIP amenities and complimentary rooms in a timely manner for all incoming groups.
• Effectively complete all pre-convention documents for processing and distribution to all appropriate departments.

Education & Experience Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in a similar or related position

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field." We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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