Doubletree by Hilton Looking for Executive Meeting Manager at Irving, TX Full Time

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Responsible for ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by proactively prospecting, facilitating and closing group business opportunities as well as event execution.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Identifying new business that fits sales parameters by using a wide variety of means/tools

• Prospecting for new business through individual creativity and innovation

• Negotiating group business that meets or exceeds hotel revenue goals

• Negotiating contracts, ensuring that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented

• Maintaining accurate Hotel Sales Pro or Delphi information on all new and ongoing leads and accounts, including solicitation efforts, traces up to date and use of To Do List

• Following proper event management procedures for event execution to include, but not limited to, BEO creation, F & B forecasting, resume communication, amenity/VIP designation and room block management

• Producing accurate contracts, banquet/catering event orders and resumes within timeframe set by hotel

• Responding to al leads and RFPs within 24 hours

• Maintaining accurate and timely internal hotel communication

• Conducting site inspections, local sales calls and attending appropriate trade shows and client events

• Creating a dynamic and positive relationship with customer from sales phase through on site execution of event

Abilities required

• Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and translate into sales solutions. Experience at a similar size and quality hotel. Experience in internet research and database mining. Basic understanding of event management policies and execution. Knowledge of general sales techniques or evidence of formal training. Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive. Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. Track record of developing long term relationships. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action. Organizational skills including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Skills for problem-solving, analysis, effective decision-making, negotiation and interpretation of contracts. Strong interpersonal communication and networking skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, client, and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Hotel Sales Pro and experience a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,913.80 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irving, TX 75063: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hotel management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location