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Directly assist the Assistant Director of Convention Services by providing support to the operation of the Convention Services department. Manage and coordinate Convention Services activities and services to promote the smooth execution of all conventions, functions and events requiring meeting services.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and coordinate Convention Services activities and services to promote the smooth execution of all conventions, functions and events requiring meeting services
Manage and coordinate Convention Services activities associated with planning, supervising and executing events for more complex and high touch convention and event groups to include sales, negotiations and conflict resolution
Plan and develop programs, agendas, and services according to client requirements
Communicate all group specifications and history to the appropriate operational departments
Ensure that all specifications are implemented and executed to established guidelines
Partner with senior department leadership to implement process improvements designed to increase client satisfaction and operational efficiencies
Accurately forecast group revenues according to established guidelines
Promote the proper use of function space, exhibit hall and overall event space
Maximize group revenue by referring available goods, services, attractions, and sub-contractors to convention groups
Assist with the training and development initiatives for the Convention Services staff
Verify that advanced knowledge of conventions and meeting industry and familiarity with current trends are maintained throughout the department
Oversee contracted group room blocks to include cutoffs, attrition, etc
Plan and develop convention programs, resumes, agendas, and services utilizing the Sales and Catering system according to client requirements and established guidelines
Create external communications to include contract addendums, introductory letters, appropriate property information, and tentative schedule of events for assigned convention groups
Host Planning Meetings, Site Inspections, Pre-Convention Meetings as outlined in convention services departmental guidelines
Promote client satisfaction through the smooth execution of all assigned conventions as measured by pre and post event survey data
Communicates all details of catering events to operating departments and customers
Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction
Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees
Directs the development, training, and mentoring of employees
Demonstrates knowledge of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks
Motivates and provides a work environment in which employees are productive
Listens and responds to employee's needs
Manages group or interpersonal conflict situations effectively
Develops and manages hourly employees
Adheres to EEO and AA policies
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
6 years experience event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area
OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
3 year experience in the event management or related professional area