Event Manager

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co-operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. This is a bonus eligible positionCompetitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company matchHybrid remote-eligible work policyPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and HolidaysTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementEmployee Hotel RatesOther discounts and more What We're Looking For: Loews Hotels & Co is seeking an Event Manager to provide outstanding levels of service in coordination and execution of convention, meeting, and rooms only event business. Review all assigned group files including contracts and addenda for accuracy.Lead client correspondence including facilitating all client communication and introduction to operational and vendor partnersBuild client relationships through maintenance of consistent, professional communication and supportOutline all details of convention events in the form of Banquet Event Orders and other reports to provide timely information to hotel departments regarding set-up, purchasing, and scheduling needsCommunicate all event details, deadlines, and key documents to clients, obtain approvals and ensure client understanding of event planning processPartner with and advocate for group reservation desk and group credit and billing departments regarding receipt and input of all group reservation and payment needsPrepare impactful group resumes containing all relevant event information needed for successful operational executionDistribute accurate and thoroughly detailed Banquet Event Orders and group resumes by established deadlines to appropriate hotel departmentsDetermine event needs for pre-convention and other internal or guest facing planning meetings for all assigned groups, then coordinate and lead those meetingsMaintain accuracy of booking information in Delphi, including blocking of space, food & beverage function details, attachment of signed key event support documentsAccurately forecast and report out on group food and beverage spendOversee group room block performance, and report out on rooms utilizationDrive incremental banquet food and beverage and room rental revenue to achieve department budget goalsAttend all relevant hotel meetings and presents where appropriate, including department, staff, resume review, and banquet event order meetingsOther duties as assigned