Convention Service Manager OEM
Full-Time

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA

A property of: Sage Hospitality Group Posted 13 days ago

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Perks: OEM

Why us?

When you are looking for a new job, you know in your heart you want to work where you belong. The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, managed by Sage Hospitality, may just be your ideal location. Together we create a friendly, supportive culture that is intriguing and refreshing to those who are seasoned in hospitality as well as those putting their toes in the water for the first time. Let us show you how it’s done.

With a beautifully renovated historic hotel and full catering event operation we need the best ambassadors in hospitality to show it off.� We are known for pulling out the stops and making dreams come true. There are many moving pieces to the operation.� With a passion for heightened hospitality, attention to detail and teamwork you could be the perfect fit. Could this be where you belong?

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Job Overview

Solicit, capture, plan and coordinate small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. Position is responsible for finalizing catering only business. Recommends program and procedural changes.

Responsibilities

  • Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
  • Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals.
  • Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc.
  • Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel and resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare status and period end reports.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals.
  • Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow associates.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post -high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

  • Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing.
  • Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
  • Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
  • Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
  • Ability to drive to outside sales calls.
  • Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
  • Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups.
  • Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.
  • Bending/kneeling - taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally.
  • Mobility - ability to service clients on a moments notice, variable distances. Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing - up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours.
  • Driving - distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%).

Environment

Work inside 70% of 10 hour day; outside 30% of 10 hour day.

Benefits

The Perks: Fully Loaded

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 75% Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Complimentary Employee Meals
  • Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)
  • Eligible for Referral Bonuses
  • Incentive Programs
  • Cell Phone Discounts

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Job Overview

Solicit, capture, plan and coordinate small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. Position is responsible for finalizing catering only business. Recommends program and procedural changes.

Responsibilities

  • Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
  • Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals.
  • Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc.
  • Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel and resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare status and period end reports.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals.
  • Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow associates.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post -high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

  • Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing.
  • Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
  • Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
  • Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
  • Ability to drive to outside sales calls.
  • Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
  • Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups.
  • Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.
  • Bending/kneeling - taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally.
  • Mobility - ability to service clients on a moments notice, variable distances. Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing - up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours.
  • Driving - distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%).

Environment

Work inside 70% of 10 hour day; outside 30% of 10 hour day.

Benefits

The Perks: Fully Loaded

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 75% Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Complimentary Employee Meals
  • Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)
  • Eligible for Referral Bonuses
  • Incentive Programs
  • Cell Phone Discounts
As we work to fully resume Sage’s operations, we want to connect with the best and brightest talent out there – YOU! Please click here to learn more about opportunities with Sage and provide your information so we can be in touch.

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

Stay at our Downtown Pittsburgh Hotel Steps From PNC Park

When you are choosing between luxury hotels in Downtown Pittsburgh, the Renaissance Pittsburgh hotel will surely be at the top of your list. Housed in the iconic Fulton Building, this luxury hotel delivers contemporary style within an exceptional atmosphere. Our hotel is conveniently located in the Cultural District, home to the Benedum Center, Heinz Hall, and the August Wilson Center. While we're located minutes from most attractions in the Cultural District, we're only steps away from Heinz Hall. We are also close to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the celebrated PNC Park, and Heinz Field. Whether attending a game or a special concert, we're the perfect hotel to stay near PNC Park. Our riverfront location is only steps away from PNC Park! Two exceptional on-site restaurants, Braddock’s American Brasserie and Braddock’s Side Street, serve unique dishes and cocktails in a classic yet trendy environment.

Address 107 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Property Type Hotel
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