We're looking for a skilled Special Event Manager to plan dynamic and engaging events to drive new business. The ideal candidate is meticulous and organized. They will be able to coordinate multiple moving parts under pressure and ensure that any last-minute changes or obstacles are handled with minimal disruption.
Responsibilities:
Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
Handling accounting for Banquets
Negotiating sales with Clients
Handling logistics of events.
Collaborating with the marketing team to create collateral materials to meet event needs.
Ability to work closely with the Social Media team to grow all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Etc.
Communicating with vendors prior to and throughout events.
Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
Trains, supervises, and works with event staff to be up to standard with banquets.
Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
Administers all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing, and administrative procedures.
Communicate thoroughly with all clients
Create relationships with local businesses in the community
Assist in the upper park with opening and closing as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks based on skill and competence
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
Must be able to work with a flexible schedule in order to accommodate events
Experience with Caterease and AgoraPulse a plus.
Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.
