Convention Services Manager

Description

Discover the unique charm
and character of La Posada de Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa.
Located on six acres steps from the historic Plaza, our Southwestern-style hotel
is the only full-service resort in downtown Santa Fe. Resort guests enjoy easy
access to Santa Fe landmarks like the New Mexico History Museum and Canyon Road
art galleries.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality
professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional
experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates
are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part
of something great.

We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we
will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career
journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning
and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work
hard

to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start
your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We
are looking for our next great team member to join our Sales Team as
the Convention Services Manager.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
  
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family
  members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible
  scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts
  with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your
  family

  members and at Marriott properties worldwide

• Free
  meals

Here is what you will be doing each
day:

• Responds in a timely manner to incoming group/catering
  business opportunities.
• Ensures that all business is booked within hotel
  parameters.
• Conducts hotel site inspections and client
  presentations.
• Create contracts and other related booking documentation
  as required. Manage and maintain client account files.
• Prospect for new
  business – participate in sales blitzes, cold calling and contacting former
  clients to solicit new business and attends industry events/programs
  as needed.
• Builds and maintains strong client
  relationships.
• Detail events to include all food & beverage, set up
  and audio visual needs. Ask appropriate questions of the clients and make
  suggestions to ensure the details meet the group and the hotel’s
  needs.
• Create group resumes and communicate client needs to all
  departments of the hotel. Ensure hotel staff follows through on all
  requests.
• Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close
  on business and negotiate contracts.

Does this sound like
you?

• Excelling interpersonal, sales and customer service
  skills.
• 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Ability
  to work independently, self-motivated.
• Strong multi-tasking
  and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication
  skills.
• Experience in convention services planning or other relevant
  market preferred.
• Prior Marriott brand knowledge a plus.
  
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers
  to their understanding.
• Must be willing and have the ability to work
  a varied schedule that may include nights, weekends
  and holidays.

Our differences are what make
us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create
a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization
are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve.
That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open
and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through
training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our
culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals
with Disabilities

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of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
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