Event Planning Manager - Historic Hotel Experience

Davidson Hospitality Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, part of Davidson Hospitality Group, seeks an Event Planning Manager in Spokane, WA. You will coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution, acting as liaison between customers and the hotel sales team to ensure seamless experiences.

You will be available during events to solve problems, guide alternatives, and support group and catering clients with logistics, room blocks, F&B, and billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience
• 1-year food and beverage experience
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
• Present a professional appearance and confidence
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other Team Members
• Strong time management skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution to ensure unforgettable guest experiences.
• Serve as liaison between the customer and hotel sales for direction during event execution.
• Be available to customers during events to solve problems and suggest alternatives.
• Directly serve group and catering customers, coordinating group room blocks, food & beverage, meeting space and billing.

Skills

Negotiation

Contracts

Business comms

Public speaking

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years hotel sales experience

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, part of Davidson Hospitality Group, seeks an Event Planning Manager in Spokane, WA. You will coordinate all aspects of events from planning to execution, acting as liaison between customers and the hotel sales team to ensure seamless experiences.

You will be available during events to solve problems, guide alternatives, and support group and catering clients with logistics, room blocks, F&B, and billing.