Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area · 5 hours ago
Executive Meetings Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $64K/yr
2+ years expHilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area is seeking an Executive Meetings Manager to plan, solicit, book, and coordinate small group meetings and room sales. The role involves managing all phases of small meeting groups, maximizing revenue, and ensuring high standards of service in collaboration with various departments.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of small meeting groups,under 20 rooms per night with meeting space includingcontracts, rooming lists, billing, VIPs,upgrades
Solicit, negotiate and confirm all social group blocks booked
Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel and review competition
Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients
Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts
Book functions accurately into SalesPro and ensure that meeting and room arrangements are to specifications
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
Assist in supervising the banquet operation to ensure the highest standards of service
Handle all inquiries, site inspections and correspondence with the utmost courtesy and professionalism
Work closely with sales/catering department in order to maximize group& catering revenues by adhering to correct rates and prices
Support strategic planning & long term development operational, financial and service goals of the Sales & Catering department
Plan and prepare with all outlets for events and coordinate unique requirements, to meet the client’s needs, pace and degree of personalization, while actively promoting hotel services
Identify, customize and deliver individual guest requirements
Work additional hours as needed or when requested
Qualification
Required
2-3 years conference services sales experience in hospitality, preferably in a luxury establishment
College degree in hospitality or business administration is required
Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills
An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process
Able to communicate well in English both orally and written
Preferred
SalesPro knowledge a plus
Rooms experience is a plus
Company
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area
A beautiful hotel located in downtown Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia, US
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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