Executive Meeting Manager | Atlanta Le Meridien

Shaner Hotels • Atlanta, GA

2d • $55,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations. Helps ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well. Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services. Helps determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue. Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs. Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, and staff. Enforces and meets sales goals; develops and implements monthly sales action plans. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years progressive experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
• Familiarity with the local economy and market conditions.
• Working knowledge of hotel operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of organizing set up requirements from information on B.E.O.'s.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.

Responsibilities

• Greets potential clients, schedules and conducts property tours soliciting business by highlighting facility features and available services.
• Develops, outlines and maintains accurate and detailed records of client requirements and requests with use of Banquet Event Orders and Group Contract specifications.
• Responsible for timely distribution of BEO's and Group Blocks to designated department managers.
• Required to inspects all function space, confirming designated standards are met, and communicates discrepancies to department designee.
• Confirms function room set ups, cleanliness and condition meets designated standards.
• Welcomes group and function contacts upon arrival and ensures client satisfaction.
• May provide clerical and administrative support to Director of Sales.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees