Conference Services Manager

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Conference Services Manager, Red Jacket Resorts

As Conference Services Manager you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. In this role, you will serve as the event planner's primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his/her experience.

The Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Room Blocks for all Sales groups at all Red Jacket Resort properties and be the backup manager for Social Room Blocks as needed.
• Responsible for creating Event Orders, Group Resumes and Post Convention Reports.
• Responsible for conducting Pre-Convention Meetings as needed and attending BEO Meetings as scheduled.
• Responsible for being an Auxiliary Sales Manager carrying a sales goal in the off season (defined as October 1 – April 30). Goals and Markets tbd
• Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
• Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.
• Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.
• Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
• Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.
• Ensure high-quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.
• Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
  
  

The Requirement Of The Position Include

• Minimum 1 Year of Hospitality Experience, related experience at manager level a plus
  
  

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi)
• Excellent listening and problem solving skills
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
• Detail oriented
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Negotiating skills
  
  

Located on the Yarmouth shores, Red Jacket Resorts is a collection of five classic resorts catering to families, couples, groups and weddings alike. The group consists of four properties with spectacular private beaches and one with a par 3 golf course. Our team of hospitality experts pride themselves in creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our guests.