Executive Meeting Manager

Company: Long Beach Marriott
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

The Executive Meeting Manager brings to bear their organizational and detailing skills to identify and implement profitable execution of all groups. Ensure that each group that the manager is responsible for meets or exceeds their revenue expectations based on their contracts. Active and positive contribution towards a high performance culture.An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.Understand the importance of raising the meeting planner evaluation scores and implement effective methods to ensure exceeding meeting planner satisfaction. Optimize room rental charges. Consistently participate in the re-booking of repeat business by having a track record of long term client relationships. Actively participate in industry related organizations. Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills. Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations. Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups. Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus. Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action. Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations. Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Convention Services Department. Experience providing Audio/Visual equipment and operating Audio/Visual as a profit center. Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Delphi, Word and Excel. Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments. Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Experience, Skills and Knowledge. Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential. 1+ year within the Hospitality Industry required. Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel. \* High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. \* Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, and Excel. Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers. Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market. Ability to execute appropriate action plans. Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning. Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines. Command of the English language both written and verbal.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Ruffin Companies. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott InternationalJob Type: Part-timePay: From $62,400.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:* Long Beach, CA 90815: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Hotel management: 1 year (Preferred)* Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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