Event Planning Manager

Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. When You Join Schulte Hospitality Group, You'll Be Part Of a Team Committed To An Inclusive, Employee-focused Workplace That Is Invested In Your Development. Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy  Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience  Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions  Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events  Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel  Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals  Achieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity  Negotiate contracts according to company standards  Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented  Accurately record all bookings or lost business for hotel  Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures  Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information  Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity  Assist the client in menu planning, coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements, and decorations ensuring clients details are executed  Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation  Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented and maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system  Completes daily/weekly/monthly reports as directed by the DOS/GM  Participate in Quarterly/Annual Business and Marketing Plans, assist with budget process  Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information  Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.