Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Convention Services Manager. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a full-service resort.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide excellent customer service to clients.
- Maintain client files and equipment professionally and in an organized manner.
- Listen to team members, customers, and vendors to understand requests, provide accurate information, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist other departments when necessary.
- Coordinate registration and payment procedures.
- Manage banquet services and guest accommodation needs.
- Maintain relationships with vendors such as rental companies, entertainment suppliers, and transportation providers.
- Ensure all materials and equipment for events are in place and address any deficiencies.
- Prepare cover sheets, rooming lists, and reports based on room blocks and customer information.
- Ensure effective communication within the sales and catering teams and with other departments.
- Act as the primary client contact for event details after the contract is signed.
- Participate in weekly forecasting meetings to communicate anticipated activities and trends.
- Develop strong interdepartmental relationships and maintain open communication lines.
- Complete Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and contracts accurately using proper procedures, tracking all details in Delphi.
- Maintain the Delphi database for bookings, space blocking, and revenue tracking.
- Update business opportunities and statuses in Delphi.
- Assist with amenities and welcome note cards.
- Conduct site inspections for potential clients and confirmed bookings.
- Coordinate showrooms, VIP amenities, and sales collateral requests.
- Record payments for events and deposits accurately.
- Support the Sales Team as needed.
- Coordinate special client requests, including site inspections.
- Manage client rental orders and vendor coordination.
- Coordinate in-house events and with the Sales Department.