Event Planning Manager

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Des Moines, IA

A property of: Schulte Hospitality Group Posted 23 days ago

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Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Server to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you?

 When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, a robust benefit package and an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company.

Our Company

Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
  • Manage business travel accounts to maximize business potential
  • Negotiate group business, guest room rates, meeting room rental, and hotel services within assigned markets that meets or exceeds hotel revenue goals
  • Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system
  • Ensure accurate and complete use of the sales system per SOP including recording all bookings and lost business
  • Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions
  • Develops, maintains, and prospects a Target List of accounts and communicates updates to DOS
  • Details BEOs with client for groups with meeting space and distributes with appropriate staff.
  • Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings when it is agreeable with the client
  • Attends property specific receptions to generate leads and interact with customers
  • Organize and execute local area blitzes
  • Implement special promotions relating to sales segment
  • Establishes relationships with local businesses and organizations and is an active member in local industry associations
  • Builds relationships with competitors in like roles to keep apprised of trends in the market and industry, and supply changes
  • Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
  • Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Prior sales experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotel revenues
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Strong understanding of revenue management principles
  • Ability to use reservation and revenue management systems to develop pricing and sales recommendations
  • Experience with Delphi.fdc preferred

Perks/Benefits

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In addition to DailyPay, Schulte Hospitality Group offers a robust selection of perks/benefits that include, but aren't limited to: Paid Time Off, Unlimited Referral Bonuses, Growth and Career Opportunities, Hotel Discounts, 401K, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Pet Insurance, Dependent Tuition Benefits, EAP Program, Marketplace Discounts at various retailers such as Disney, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and more, and a flexible and fun working environment!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Experience

  • Hotel Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Experience the next level of chic history

Your visit to Des Moines will stimulate your senses, so stay at the only Des Moines hotel that builds curiosity, adventure and continues the journey to be inspired unexpectedly at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel. Our historic downtown hotel boasts an amazing location, connected to the Des Moines Skywalk system and just steps from popular destinations including the Wells Fargo Arena, the Iowa Events Center, the Des Moines Performing Arts Center, Court Avenue Entertainment District, many businesses and steps from East Village. Enjoy an impressive selection of delectable Italian dishes at Scopri Restaurant, our on-site restaurant or celebrate with friends in Coda Lounge while sipping on crafted cocktails or local brews all while enjoying entertainment throughout.

Address 401 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Property Type Hotel
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