Executive Meeting Manager

Sage Hospitality•Denver, CO

1d•$58,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at the Marriott Denver Tech Center, managed by Sage Hospitality Group, and help us deliver on Marriott's promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." We're looking for passionate individuals to join us as hosts and be a vital part of our team. You'll be instrumental in providing thoughtful, heartfelt, and forward-thinking service to our guests and your fellow associates. At Sage Hospitality, we believe in a dynamic culture that's all about great customer service and enriching lives. With 605 guest rooms, over 49,000 square feet of meeting space, and our very own Beer Garden, our hotel is a hub of activity. Located in the heart of the Denver Tech Center, we're just a light rail ride away from downtown Denver and great spots like Greenwood Village, Comedy Works, and the Landmark Theater. We value authenticity and individuality, and we've built a community based on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a team that celebrates what makes you unique, we'd love for you to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
Ability to drive to outside sales calls.
Prefer 1-2 years previous hotel experience.
Experience in the overall travel and tourism industry is desirable.
Must possess the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and hotel guests.
Ability to manage extensive amounts of information.
Knowledge of sales procedures associated with the hotel industry.
Excellent written skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication.
Excellent spoken and presentation skills
Considerable ability to listen effectively.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team.
Must work in a fast paced environment.
Must have dexterity/mobility to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, and operate basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Flexible schedule: some weekends/holidays and travel are required as needed.

Responsibilities

Receive and respond to all customer inquiries.
Negotiate and capture all profitable Rooms & Catering business.
Provide marketing collateral to clients and guests which may include menus, meeting room layout & seating capacity diagrams, and similar.
Prepare and send requested proposals and contracts to designated clients.
Coordinate all details pertaining to room lists, include room types, shared rooms, room locations, handicap-accessible rooms, room billing, etc.
Educate Event Planners on hotel procedures, such as: meal guarantees, set-up styles, payment terms, available hotel services, etc.
Coordinate all details to appear on each “Event Order." Details to coordinate may include meeting room set-up specifications, banquet food & beverage items, audio/visual equipment & billing details.
On a regular basis, distribute final Rooming Lists and Banquet Event Orders to all applicable service staff, including the Banquet Service Staff, the Food Preparation Staff and the Rooms Division.
Conduct site inspections.
Entertain qualified potential clients in accordance with Sage Hospitality Group policies.
In a timely, accurate and consistent manner, document and report all sales activities as required.
Maintain an active list of top accounts to ensure continuous relationship building activities. Top accounts should be contacted, visited and entertained frequently.
Perform other services and duties as requested.
May be called on to host functions and participate in, or conduct sales blitzes, travel and work extended hours to achieve departmental goals.
All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Sales bonus incentive.
Marriott and Sage Hotels and Restaurant Discounts Worldwide
Free On-Site Parking
One free hot meal per shift
Free RTD EcoPass
Competitive Benefits Package
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.