Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
Executive Meeting Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
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The Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore Evanston seeks a dynamic Executive Meeting Manager to help our sales strategy and significantly drive revenue growth. The Executive Meeting Manager will be responsible for Selling and Servicing Group & Catering business from all market segments, primarily handling smaller group blocks & smaller meetings & events. Assist in booking business, maximizing revenues, and ensuring the overall efficient operation of the Sales Department. EMM will manage all aspects of accounts in order to achieve guest satisfaction and solicit new and past business to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded. EMM is responsible for initial contact with client, detailing client’s event, thorough communication to Operations team for execution of the event, and client follow-up post-event to re-book/retain business. General Duties: Responds in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities. Ensures that all business is booked within hotel parameters (Appropriate F&B Minimums, Space Rental Fees, Menu Pricing.. etc) 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. Ensure all contracts/groups that are assigned to you are executed to the best of the hotel’s capabilities. To ensure best execution of the events that are assigned, some general job duties are: Timely communication between EMM and Clients (lead response time, email, etc.) Greeting client/group/event on arrival day to ensure Hotel Team is ready for client’s arrival – including weekends/holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Previous Saleforce system experience preferred, specifically BEO & detailing experience. Bachelor’s Degree required, Hospitality Curriculum a plus. Professional demeanor with superb communication skills; including verbal, telephone, and email. Proper phone etiquette is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and confidentiality always. Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, and ability to follow-up on all details. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Strong knowledge of food & beverage Behaviors: Preferred 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 Motivations: Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Health Insurance Paid Holidays & Paid time off Hilton Team Member Travel Program Career growth and development opportunities Seniority level
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Executive Meeting Manager
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Executive Meeting Manager
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston Direct message the job poster from Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston Hotel Leader | Serving Teams First, Growing Revenue Fast | Expert in Guest Experience, Operations, Sales, Food and Beverage, & Culture
The Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore Evanston seeks a dynamic Executive Meeting Manager to help our sales strategy and significantly drive revenue growth. The Executive Meeting Manager will be responsible for Selling and Servicing Group & Catering business from all market segments, primarily handling smaller group blocks & smaller meetings & events. Assist in booking business, maximizing revenues, and ensuring the overall efficient operation of the Sales Department. EMM will manage all aspects of accounts in order to achieve guest satisfaction and solicit new and past business to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded. EMM is responsible for initial contact with client, detailing client’s event, thorough communication to Operations team for execution of the event, and client follow-up post-event to re-book/retain business. General Duties: Responds in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities. Ensures that all business is booked within hotel parameters (Appropriate F&B Minimums, Space Rental Fees, Menu Pricing.. etc) 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. Ensure all contracts/groups that are assigned to you are executed to the best of the hotel’s capabilities. To ensure best execution of the events that are assigned, some general job duties are: Timely communication between EMM and Clients (lead response time, email, etc.) Greeting client/group/event on arrival day to ensure Hotel Team is ready for client’s arrival – including weekends/holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Previous Saleforce system experience preferred, specifically BEO & detailing experience. Bachelor’s Degree required, Hospitality Curriculum a plus. Professional demeanor with superb communication skills; including verbal, telephone, and email. Proper phone etiquette is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and confidentiality always. Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, and ability to follow-up on all details. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Strong knowledge of food & beverage Behaviors: Preferred 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 Motivations: Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Health Insurance Paid Holidays & Paid time off Hilton Team Member Travel Program Career growth and development opportunities Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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