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MERRITT HOSPITALITY LLC Conference Services Manager in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Conference Services Manager Job Locations
US-UT-Salt Lake City
Requisition ID 2024-49348
Category Catering
Position Type Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Location Name Marriott Salt Lake at City Creek
Min USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible Yes
Tipped / Service Charge Eligible No About Us
It is an exciting time at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek and the hotel has great opportunities to join our team. We are located in the heart of the city and near the downtown area's most popular attractions. Our inviting hotel captures Salt Lake City's love for nature and the traveler's desire for modern style. Located across the street from The Salt Palace Convention Center and just one block from multiple TRAX stops, the hotel thrives off the fast-paced convention and group business.
We offer Health, Dental and Vision benefits, discounted parking and TRAX passes for our associates as well as competitive pay in an environment that promotes growth and development. Apply today to discover your next great adventure in Salt Lake City!
Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
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Overview
Create the desired conference and meet clients' needs through active communication, planning, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process. * Understand the importance of raising the meeting planner evaluation scores and implement effective methods to ensure exceeding meeting planner satisfaction. * Optimize room rental charges. * Consistently participate in the re-booking of repeat business by having a track record of long term client relationships. * Actively participate in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI). * Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills. * Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations. * Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups. Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus. * Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution, ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action. * Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations. Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Convention Services Department. * Experience providing Audio/Visual equipment and operating Audio/Visual as a profit center. * Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Delphi, Word and Excel. * Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments. * Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups. * Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. * Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential.
- Minimum of 1year within the Hospitality Industry required.
- Must have experience at a... For full info follow application link.
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