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Executive Meeting Manager

Employer
Radisson Blu Minneapolis
Location
Minnesota
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Hospitality and Tourism
Role
Executive
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
With eight individual brands and more than 1,500 hotels internationally, Radisson Hotel Group Americas is one of the largest, most dynamic hotel groups in the world. Our portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

At the heart of Radisson Hotel Group is our brand promise, Every Moment Matters . More than our signature, it is simply how we do business and who awe are at the core. We strive to provided a meaningful employment experience with a focus on developing our team's talents because we believe our people are the center of our success. Your next opportunity starts here. Join a team of moment makers today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include soliciting and negotiating contracts for hotel business for assigned market segments for groups of 30 peak room nights or up to 75 event attendees. The candidate will consistently strive to maximize revenue in rooms, public space, food and beverage and ancillary products and services.


    -Ensures that predetermined sales expectations are met or exceeded.
    -Receive and respond to customer inquiries. Negotiate and capture all profitable business in accordance with selective selling guidelines.
    -Prepare and send requested collateral materials, proposals and contracts to designated clients or guests.
    -Coordinate all details such as "Rooming Lists" to include room type and, "Banquet Event Order "Details to coordinate include meeting room set-up specifications, banquet food & beverage items, audio/visual equipment & billing details.
    -On a regular basis, distribute final Rooming Lists and Banquet Event Orders to all applicable service staff, including the Banquet Service Staff, the Food Preparation Staff and the Rooms Division.
    -Requires flexible schedule to work evenings & weekends when necessary.
    -Works with Event Managers, other Sales Managers, and Revenue Manager to assure maximum utilization of facility.
    -Conducts on-site property tours.
    -Assists with and completes special projects and assignments as designated by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
    -This position is assigned a sales booking goal.


REQUIREMENTS:


    -Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution.
    -Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
    -High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
    -At least 2 years previous sales experience required
    -Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.
    -Excellent communication, assertiveness skills, self-starter, & goal oriented and excellent pro-active solicitation efforts.
    -Maintains a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
    -Prompt and reliable, strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated, ability to handle multiple tasks, public speaking skills, flexibility.
    -Must have appropriate professional attitude and appearance.
    -Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi and Opera PMS.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


    -Sitting for extended period of time
    -Occasional long periods of standing
    -No heavy lifting expected, exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally may be required
    -Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment


We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected class. Background checks are also required before employment begins.

Visa Requirements: We participate in E-Verify and all candidates must be in possession of identification providing authorization to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1968 (IRCA). This position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas.

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