Director of Meetings & Events
About The Position
At Pendry, It’s All Because of YOU! Director, Meetings & Events Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of previous Meeting & Events or Conference Services experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus
- Luxury hotel experience, a plus
Responsibilities
- Ability to contribute to the strategy and planning activities of the Meetings & Events functions including maximizing and managing resources and efforts to ensure client satisfaction, operational efficiencies and revenue targets are met
- Assist in reviewing sales contracts as well as other important information on behalf of the team
- Assist in overseeing contractual agreements pertaining to guest room blocks, meeting space, food and beverage, concessions, and event vendor agreements
- Ensure the team accurately forecasts group rooms and group food and beverage revenues for assigned groups
- Responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing high profile and high touch groups
- Maintains strong client relations and ensures that event specifications are communicated and executed for a successful meeting experience for both the meeting planner and attendees
- Participate in site visits and planning meetings for upcoming groups as requested
- Responsible for acting as a liaison between the guest and operating departments to ensure successful meetings, and to generate repeat business
- Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
- Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs
Benefits
- DTO (Discretionary Time Off)
- Healthcare benefits
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option
- Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees
- Fertility & Family Forming Assistance
- Parental leave pay differential
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel discounts
- Free meals
- Fitness & wellness discounts
- LinkedIn Learning membership
- Hearts of Pendry community engagement
- Associate’s events throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
