Event Planning Manager
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Coordinate all aspects of events from initial planning to execution, acting as a liaison between customers and hotel sales personnel to provide direction and supervision during meeting and banquet functions. Directly serve group and catering customers by managing logistics for room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting spaces, and billing processes while solving problems and suggesting alternatives to previous arrangements. Maintain a professional appearance and communicate effectively with the public and team members while working under pressure to ensure guests have an unforgettable experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of hotel sales experience
- 1-year food and beverage experience
- Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
- Present a professional appearance and confidence
- Ability to communicate effectively with public and other Team Members
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
- Must be available to customers during event to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements
- Must be able to directly serve group and catering customers in a proactive manner
- Must be working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, and billing processes
- Must be a natural leader
- Must love a fast-paced environment
- Must thrive under pressure
- Pre-employment drug test
- Background check
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