Event Planning Manager

The Event Planning Manager drives catering and event revenue by managing both new and returning clients, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, and fostering long-term relationships. This role directly impacts the hotel’s business growth, client retention, and overall market share.

HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE

Serve as the onsite contact for all assigned groups, collaborating with clients to produce Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Convention Resumes.
Ensure all special arrangements (Food & Beverage, Audio Visual, and other requests) are properly documented, authorized, and distributed to relevant departments.
Maintain detailed files, notes, records, and trace systems to ensure events meet customer expectations.
Verify space requirements and meeting room set-up with clients and ensure public spaces are properly maintained.
Confirm revisions in agendas, room blocks, and other event details and communicate changes to departments promptly.
Finalize programs/agendas with clients and conduct pre-event checks to ensure readiness.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure quality and satisfaction for all scheduled functions.
Maintain positive guest and employee relations through timely, precise, and courteous communication.
Other duties as assigned.

KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS

Strong client relationship and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to anticipate and resolve issues to ensure flawless event execution.
Knowledge of catering, event planning, and convention services.
Professional demeanor with a focus on customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years of banquet or meeting planner experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
Company-paid disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental benefits
401(k) with match
Employee discounts
Paid vacation & sick time

Salary: $ 60k Yearly