Conference Services Manager

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental programs

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts and the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center are seeking a results-driven sales leader to create the desired conference experiences and meet clients' needs through active communication, planning, and team leadership.

Responsibilities include negotiating with groups, coordinating with banquet and operations teams, managing room blocks and set-ups, forecasting monthly and annual budgets, and pursuing repeat business by building long-term relationships while representing the

Job description

About Us

At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don't just offer exceptional hospitality - we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and across from PPG Paints Arena, our hotel blends modern style with authentic Pittsburgh charm. What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe that our success begins with an engaged and empowered team. That's why we're committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every associate can grow and thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a culture rooted in respect and belonging, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is more than just a place to work - it's a place to build your future. Discover how far your potential can take you. Join us today.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Create the desired conference and meet clients' needs through active communication, planning, and team leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills.
• Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups. Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.
• Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments.
• Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution, ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups.
• Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations. Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Convention Services Department.
• Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations.
• Experience providing Audio/Visual equipment and operating Audio/Visual as a profit center.
• Optimize room rental charges.
• An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.
• Understand the importance of raising the meeting planner evaluation scores and implement effective methods to ensure exceeding meeting planner satisfaction.
• Consistently participate in the re-booking of repeat business by having a track record of long-term client relationships.
• Actively participate in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI).
• Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.