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Hotel. Casino. Private Club. Resort. Vacation Club. Restaurant.

Events Manager

Gloucester, MA 01930

Posted: 04/04/2024 Country: US Job ID: 1905174 Salary: 65000/year - 65000/year State/Province: MA

Job Description

We are seeking an Event Sales Manager for our 90+ room full-service boutique hotel in the Northshore region of Massachusetts. Our Event Sales Manager will be responsible for the social market segment of our business and collaborate with our operations team to ensure all events and meetings run successfully. Our Event Sales Manager will be responsible for selling events to clients and working the events as well. We support a healthy work/life balance and encourage a quality of life by ensuring our team members do not eclipse 42 hours per week and receive 2 days off per week! Ideal candidates will deliver experience selling, planning, and executing many weddings and events in a hotel, resort, or event setting.

 

Responsibilities

  • Guide and educate clients and guests through site tours of the property. 
  • Review Food/Beverage offerings to clients.
  • Generate detailed proposals and provide them to the client.
  • Maintain detailed files of communication, and client inquiries, with the proper follow-up to prospective clients.
  • Produce and provide contracts, securing the signature by the client with a deposit promptly.
  • Generate and service wedding events to include event space, guest rooms, and food & beverage. 
  • Produce complete Banquet Event Orders and floor plans to ensure proper execution of the entire event including Food & Beverage, timeline, coordination of vendors, and complete production of the event.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the process to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Communicate all insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.
  • Create post-event evaluations, including meeting notes and updates.

 

Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Catering, Hospitality, and/or Sales, including Wedding and Food & Beverage experience. Preferably in a Management role.
  • Must have experience working a large number of weddings.
  • Food & Beverage knowledge and/or experience preferred. 
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency, accuracy, and full attention to detail.
  • Must have experience in all Microsoft Office and knowledge of industry-relevant Catering Sales Systems including Caterease and Social tables.
  • Premier knowledge of Sales & Event Operations in a Hospitality Environment. Prior Wedding experience is a must.
  • Ability to effectively lead staff and work cohesively as part of a team.
  • Ability to exercise sound logic and judgment in evaluating situations and utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Must be self-directed, motivated, and able to adapt to changing situations.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.


Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(K) + Matching
  • PTO
  • F&B Discounts
  • Quality of Life with 40–45-hour work weeks and 2 days off per week! 

Meet Your Recruiter

Raymond Jones

My name is Raymond Jones, and I am a hospitality professional with over 32 years of experience. I was drawn to the Service Industry at an early age. Ever since, I have thrived in this arena in one capacity or another. 

 

I gained and honed my skills in the art of delivering world-class service during my years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. I have held leadership roles at several 5 Star and/or 5 Diamond properties in Marina del Rey, San Francisco, Singapore & Boston and a 2-time Manager of the Quarter recipient. My specialty was Guest Services, leading large multifaceted teams with many moving parts. I developed, trained, and successfully managed the team synergy of these large departments for the sole purpose of creating memorable guest experiences. I had the good fortune of working at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia during a magical time – ranked #1 in the world and the only hotel to earn a perfect score for service by Condé Nast Traveler. At the time, it held the distinction as the world’s only “6” Star hotel, competing with hotels like The Peninsula Hong Kong & Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.

 

My career eventually pivoted to the parking industry – Hospitality Division. In this role, my goal was to influence & leverage my luxury hotel savvy to help shift the paradigm of the parking world. I have held Director, National Director, and VP positions for three different companies. My experiences in hospitality over the past three decades have given me a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive in this industry and has led me to Executive Recruiting, here at Gecko Hospitality.

 

I love meeting new people, especially hoteliers and servant leaders. Curious by nature, I take pride in mentoring and coaching to find out what makes people tick. I'm a dog lover, an avid photographer, self-proclaimed foodie, and world-traveler.  However, I love nothing more than connecting top-tier hospitality professionals to their dreams. Let’s connect and makes those dreams a reality!

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