Sales & Event Manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, customer focused leader to join our team as Conference Planning Manager. To be successful in this role, this individual must be self-motivated, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of event execution, food and beverage and space optimization to drive conference revenue. The Conference Planning Manager will work closely with the conference services team with a hands-on approach providing exceptional support and customer service to hotel and conference center guests and meeting planners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of a hotel, including the relationships between departments
• 2 years previous experience in planning events in the hospitality industry
• Knowledge of and experience in menu planning and service coordination
• Highly developed communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Publisher and with Delphi system experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Responds to all inquiries for events.
• Manages groups/events that do not have guest room services
• Coordinates all aspects and details of the event with the event requestor including menu planning, service details, pricing, and payment.
• Prepares catering proposals, contracts, and event orders.
• Follows up on all event details with the necessary resource providers to include but not limited to Banquet Manager, Executive Chef, Audio-Visual Technicians, Equipment Rentals, etc.
• Communicates with the event requestor effectively and on a timely basis.
• Maintains guest history log of needs and preferences of event requestors and specific groups.
• Utilizes effective cost control processes when suggesting products and services.
• Works with the chef to provide seasonal offerings and special menus when appropriate.
• Good working knowledge of internal resources and capabilities.
• Maintains a resource log of approved outside providers of event services and maintains effective working relationships with these vendors.
• Supervises the accurate recording and compiling of information, correctly retaining records, files, and logs in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures orderly and accurate catering files and that computerization of such files is maintained.
• Perform other related duties as requested Director of Conference Services.
• Recommend profit improvements to Director of Conference Services.
• Practice safety standards and report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Conference Services

Benefits

• 401k with a company match and immediate vesting after 90 days of service
• Access to multiple free wellness platforms such as SupportLinc and Ramsey SmartDollar for you and all members of your household
• Extensive training programs for hospitality and non-hospitality skillsets
• Pet insurance discounts
• Discounts at hundreds of properties nationwide in the Pyramid Global portfolio
• Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits like identity theft, legal assistance, and life insurance
• Tuition/education reimbursement eligibility after 12 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED