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Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles events of average complexity. Ensures their property events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.
Job Responsibility
Prepare all event documentation and coordinate with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events
Handle events of average complexity
Ensure seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales
Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements
Manage group room blocks and meeting space for average to large-sized assigned groups
Identify operational challenges and work with property staff and customer to solve them
Act as liaison between field salesperson and customer throughout event process
Participate in customer site inspections and assist with sales process
Solicit feedback from property departments to enhance Event Planner’s experience
Deliver excellent customer service
Coordinate and communicate event details to customer and property operations
Oversee customer experiences from file turnover through post event phase
Follow up with customer post-event
Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
Lead formal pre- and post-event meetings for average to large-sized assigned groups
Assist in sales process and revenue forecasting
Up-sell products and services
Forecast group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio visual)
Review comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees
Observe service behaviors and provide feedback
Assist in development and implementation of corrective action plans
Work with property staff and customers to address operational challenges
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
experienced (1 – 2 years of experience) in the event management or related professional area OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
at least 1 year experience in the event management or related professional area required