Executive Meeting Manager - Hilton Orrington Evanston
Exciting news from the Hilton Orrington Evanston! They're seeking an Executive Meeting Manager to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals enthusiastic about advancing in the hospitality industry, particularly in sales and events. Perfect for those ready to take the next step in their career journey!
What will I be doing?
As an Executive Meeting Manager, you will be responsible for 1-25 guest rooms on peak and selling and servicing all market segments. This role will handle rooms only, meeting space only, or a combination of both rooms, meeting space, and F & B.
- Respond to sales inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc. Utilize discretion and authority to negotiate contracts and commit company with customers and establish agreements with vendors.
- Initiate new sales, prospects, and qualifies leads.
- Write proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective groups for meeting space, space and rate availability for group accommodations (1-25 guest rooms) for moderately smaller meetings. Develop and quote prices for same.
- Attend weekly sales departmental meeting and other scheduled meetings to support business operations.
- Conduct site inspections and property tours with potential customers, visiting guest rooms, meeting space and banquet facilities, as well as other hotel facilities.
- Partner with operations departments to ensure full participation in servicing accounts.
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What are we looking for?
• Minimum Years of Experience: one (1) year Hotel industry experience required.
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)
• Experience in sales, catering, or events
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!