Executive Meeting Manager

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On-Site locations:
The Madison Hotel - Washington, D.C.time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR112962

This newly branded and renovated 356-room hotel reflects the Golden Age of travel with a mid-century modern design. Our guests discover a new comfort in the heart of the city in deluxe guestrooms and premium suites with Malin + Goetz amenities and all the comforts of home which embodies the spirit of our nation's capital blending modern glamour with rich historical charm.

Whether you are looking for a full-time career or something part-time, our team is ready to welcome you to the family. You can be part of a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and loves one another. When you join the HEI family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs.

Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
** Overview
* * The Executive Meeting Manager brings to bear their organizational and detailing skills to identify and implement profitable execution of all groups. Ensure that each group that the manager is responsible for meets or exceeds their revenue expectations based on their contracts. Active and positive contribution towards a high-performance culture within the Convention Services Department through customer advocacy, sustained revenue achievement, communication and team participation.###

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.
* Understand the importance of raising the meeting planner evaluation scores and implement effective methods to ensure exceeding meeting planner satisfaction.
* Optimize room rental charges.
* Consistently participate in the re-booking of repeat business by having a track record of long-term client relationships.
* Actively participate in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI).
* Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills.
* Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations.
* Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups. Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.
* Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
* Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations. Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Convention Services Department.
* Experience providing Audio/Visual equipment and operating Audio/Visual as a profit center.
* Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Delphi, Word, and Excel.
* Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments.
* Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups.
* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
** Qualifications and Skills
*** Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential.
* 1+ year within the Hospitality Industry required.
* Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.
* Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi.
* Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.
* Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market.
* Ability to execute appropriate action plans.
* Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs,…