Executive Meeting Manager - OEM

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need.

Unpretentious but prestigious, Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection seamlessly blends contemporary comfort and boutique sophistication. Embrace excitement just steps from our hotel, courtesy of our convenient location.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Sales team as an Executive Meeting Manager.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Responds in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities.
• Ensures that all business is booked within hotel parameters.
• Conducts hotel site inspections and client presentations.
• Create contracts and other related booking documentation as required. Manage and maintain client account files.
• Prospect for new business - participate in sales blitzes, cold calling and contacting former clients to solicit new business and attends industry events/programs as needed.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships.
• Detail events to include all food & beverage, set up and audio-visual needs. Ask appropriate questions of the clients and make suggestions to ensure the details meet the group and the hotel's needs.
• Create group resumes and communicate client needs to all departments of the hotel. Ensure hotel staff follows through on all requests.
• Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000.

Does this sound like you?

You are self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

Enjoy Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott Branded properties worldwide as well as our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members. Health Benefits, discounted parking, FREE employee meals & more.

We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

1 years: Hospitality (required)