Conference Planner – Hotel & Conference Services

Conference Planner - Hotel & Conference ServicesSt. Louis, MO 63130

$70,000-$80,000 annually

Conference & Event Planning OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Conference Planner to join a premier executive hotel and conference center in St. Louis.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional with experience in full-service hotels, conference centers, or corporate meeting environments who enjoys managing the details that turn a meeting or conference into a seamless guest experience.

The Conference Planner will serve as a primary point of contact for clients, coordinating events from the planning stage through on-site execution while partnering closely with Food & Beverage, Culinary, AV, Front Office, Housekeeping, and hotel operations.

This is a hands-on planning role for someone who understands both the client-facing and operational sides of conference services.

What You'll DoManage conferences, meetings, and corporate events from initial planning through executionServe as a primary point of contact for meeting planners and clientsCoordinate event details, timelines, meeting-room requirements, guest needs, and service expectationsPrepare and manage BEOs and other event documentationCommunicate event requirements across Culinary, Banquets, AV, Front Office, Housekeeping, and OperationsCoordinate food and beverage requirements with culinary and service teamsManage meeting-room setups, audiovisual needs, guest-room considerations, and conference logisticsConduct pre-conference meetings and ensure all departments understand client expectationsMaintain regular communication with clients before, during, and after eventsMonitor events on-site and resolve issues quickly and professionallyManage multiple events and priorities simultaneouslyReview changes and communicate updates to all affected departmentsProvide high-touch service to executive, corporate, and conference guestsSupport post-event follow-up and identify opportunities to continuously improve the guest experienceWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience in conference services, hotel events, catering, meetings, or hospitality event planningFull-service hotel or conference-center experience strongly preferredExperience managing corporate meetings, conferences, or group eventsWorking knowledge of BEOs and hotel event operationsStrong client-facing and relationship-management skillsAbility to coordinate multiple hotel departmentsExperience working with Food & Beverage, AV, guest rooms, meeting spaces, and event operationsStrong organizational and project-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to manage multiple events and shifting prioritiesProfessional presence and strong attention to detailComfortable working in a hospitality environment where schedules may vary based on conference and event needsIdeal BackgroundStrong candidates may currently hold titles such as:

Conference Services ManagerConference PlannerEvent Services ManagerHotel Event ManagerCatering & Conference Services ManagerConvention Services ManagerMeeting PlannerCatering Manager with strong conference-planning experienceWe are especially interested in candidates who understand that success requires more than planning the event on paper - you need to understand how the hotel operation actually delivers it.

Why This Opportunity?This position offers the opportunity to work in an executive-level hotel and conference environment with sophisticated corporate and university clientele. You will have the opportunity to manage complex events, build long-term client relationships, and work closely with an experienced hospitality team.

BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offPaid holidaysCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee wellness and hospitality benefits