Kohler Hospitality
Meeting & Events Manager, Riverbend
Kohler Hospitality, Kohler, Wisconsin, United States, 53044
Meeting & Events Manager, Riverbend
Onsite role at Kohler Hospitality, Kohler, WI. Overview
Onsite leader responsible for entertaining clients during sourcing, aligning event objectives with clients, directing staffing for cross-functional teams to deliver Five Star corporate events, mentoring M&E Coordinators and Sales Coordinators, driving incremental revenue through high-margin programming and up selling, and serving as the on-site contact for high-profile programming. Partners with Corporate Sales on pre-contracted site visits to increase capture of corporate events. Responsibilities
Entertain clients on site during the sourcing (site visit) stage of proposal development. Collaborate with client to capture the vision and objective of their event. Lead direction for staffing levels of cross-functional teams (internal and external) to deliver Five Star corporate events. Mentor to M&E Coordinator and Sales Coordinator associates. Drive incremental revenue to the resort by promoting high-margin programming; up-selling clients to exceed Food & Beverage minimums and adding incremental programming. Serve as on-site contact during high-profile programming. Partner with Corporate Sales team on pre-contracted site visits to increase capture rate of corporate events. Revenue generation
Partner with client to achieve resort or property spend above contracted obligation: F&B selections, upgraded linens, event space upgrades, additional activity selections, guestroom upgrades and promotion of pre/post guest stays. Deliver luxury programming to increase rebooking rates. Operational
Attend weekly Banquet & Event Order (BEO) and Resume meeting to drive scheduling and ordering assignments throughout the resort. Participate in departmental coverage as scheduled. Develop group quotes and negotiate with 3rd party product and service providers. Communicate up to the minute client revisions throughout the resort or property to promote the guest experience and increase rebooking rates. Create resource library for 3rd party vendors driving commissionable revenue to Riverbend or Kohler Hospitality. Conduct Post Conference Meetings with client and internal sales team, providing profitability analysis on programming to internal teams. Participate in Manager On Duty Program Morning, Evening and Weekend Coverage. Position standards
Provide monthly banquet forecast to accounting and banquet/catering teams. Post audit program profitability via Master Bill actual spend in comparison to contracted obligation. Within all established guidelines
Generate proposals/contracts for one day events. Deliver banquet events orders prior to group arrival. Deliver group resumes prior to group arrival. Submit group rooming list prior to group arrival. Follow up on all accounts receivable billing concerns. Skills and requirements
Knowledge of computer software to include experience with applicable property management system is a plus. General computer proficiency required. Minimum of three years of hospitality experience required. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field highly preferred. Private club experience preferred. Golf Event planning experience with demonstrated execution of events highly preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Compensation and benefits
We offer day 1 benefits, with access to applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $59,250 - $74,050. The specific salary offered may be influenced by experience, education, and work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Why Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support health and wellbeing, career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 leaders across the globe, Kohler is driving meaningful change in its mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us
Kohler is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is Kohlers policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitality
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Onsite role at Kohler Hospitality, Kohler, WI. Overview
Onsite leader responsible for entertaining clients during sourcing, aligning event objectives with clients, directing staffing for cross-functional teams to deliver Five Star corporate events, mentoring M&E Coordinators and Sales Coordinators, driving incremental revenue through high-margin programming and up selling, and serving as the on-site contact for high-profile programming. Partners with Corporate Sales on pre-contracted site visits to increase capture of corporate events. Responsibilities
Entertain clients on site during the sourcing (site visit) stage of proposal development. Collaborate with client to capture the vision and objective of their event. Lead direction for staffing levels of cross-functional teams (internal and external) to deliver Five Star corporate events. Mentor to M&E Coordinator and Sales Coordinator associates. Drive incremental revenue to the resort by promoting high-margin programming; up-selling clients to exceed Food & Beverage minimums and adding incremental programming. Serve as on-site contact during high-profile programming. Partner with Corporate Sales team on pre-contracted site visits to increase capture rate of corporate events. Revenue generation
Partner with client to achieve resort or property spend above contracted obligation: F&B selections, upgraded linens, event space upgrades, additional activity selections, guestroom upgrades and promotion of pre/post guest stays. Deliver luxury programming to increase rebooking rates. Operational
Attend weekly Banquet & Event Order (BEO) and Resume meeting to drive scheduling and ordering assignments throughout the resort. Participate in departmental coverage as scheduled. Develop group quotes and negotiate with 3rd party product and service providers. Communicate up to the minute client revisions throughout the resort or property to promote the guest experience and increase rebooking rates. Create resource library for 3rd party vendors driving commissionable revenue to Riverbend or Kohler Hospitality. Conduct Post Conference Meetings with client and internal sales team, providing profitability analysis on programming to internal teams. Participate in Manager On Duty Program Morning, Evening and Weekend Coverage. Position standards
Provide monthly banquet forecast to accounting and banquet/catering teams. Post audit program profitability via Master Bill actual spend in comparison to contracted obligation. Within all established guidelines
Generate proposals/contracts for one day events. Deliver banquet events orders prior to group arrival. Deliver group resumes prior to group arrival. Submit group rooming list prior to group arrival. Follow up on all accounts receivable billing concerns. Skills and requirements
Knowledge of computer software to include experience with applicable property management system is a plus. General computer proficiency required. Minimum of three years of hospitality experience required. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field highly preferred. Private club experience preferred. Golf Event planning experience with demonstrated execution of events highly preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Compensation and benefits
We offer day 1 benefits, with access to applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $59,250 - $74,050. The specific salary offered may be influenced by experience, education, and work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Why Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support health and wellbeing, career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 leaders across the globe, Kohler is driving meaningful change in its mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. About Us
Kohler is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is Kohlers policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitality
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