Conference Service Manager

Sage Hospitality•Chicago, IL

10h

About The Position

Why us? Why Us - The Blackstone (1) Job Overview At Sage, we pride ourselves on the behaviors that build our culture and help associates perform in their positions. We value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities. We have also outlined specific competencies that contribute to success at Sage. Please review our competency models to understand the behaviors expected of different levels in the organization (you may find these models in our learning management system).

Requirements

More than two years of post high school education.
One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Requires a working knowledge of banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies or operations.
Requires knowledge of computer equipment.
Requires compiling facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
Supervisory skills needed.
Communication skills required to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Excellent hearing necessary for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
Excellent vision necessary to view set-ups.
Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and planning of meetings/conventions and related activities.
Attends Banquet Event Order (BEO) and staff meetings and perform as a team leader for all hotel department staff participating in the event delivery process.
Achieve a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.
Coordination of all group business as developed by the sales manager.
Contact and appropriately follow-up on all signed/contracted business within 5 working days.
Determination and coordination of all event planning needs.
Maintain well documented, accurate, organized and up to date file management in order to serve client and the employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
Develop customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system including trace dates and references resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
Develops strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
Follow up on all client needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
Focuses on revenue-generating activity and maximizes selling time through retaining accounts/clients, maximizing account yield opportunities and sales effectiveness.
Detail, up-sell and detail the program with the client including; verification and modification of space requirements, audio-visual, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc.
Prepare the appropriate resumes and paperwork to ensure quality service.
Manage function details and related activities to ensure that program requirements are satisfied.
Anticipate and handle customer complaints and/or problems to ensure quality product delivery, customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Oversees all billing details for hotel groups to include processing of deposits, direct bill applications, credit card authorizations and coordination with accounting.
Improve hotel convention services' products through; (a) participate in the development of new sales tools and systems, (b) participate in the analysis of the strengths and weakness of our competitions product, and (c) analysis, understanding, and satisfaction of our customers’ needs.
Monitor and control individual client event budgets and details to maximize revenues and minimize expenses while ensuring delivery of a quality product.
Attend and lead pre conference meetings as needed.
Coordinate the pre-con between the client and hotel staff and review the details of the BEO with all parties.
Close out all groups to include pickup in sales system (Delphi) and commission owed, including processing with accounting.

Benefits

This is an overtime eligible position with hourly rate of $34, and benefits rate of $43.56 an hour.
Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan. Up to 10% of your salary .
Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter flexible spending accounts
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage
WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Calm Health Application Subscription
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
Company-paid short-term disability
Eligible to enroll in long term disability insurance
Vacation is accrued per hours worked and years of service,40 hours of sick time, and paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.