Event Sales & Convention Services Lead

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Travel discounts

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is looking for an Event Sales & Convention Services Manager in New Orleans. This hybrid role entails managing group bookings, executing events, and maintaining client relationships effectively.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Convention Services or Event Sales and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the lifecycle of event bookings, ensuring seamless execution, and driving revenue growth through upselling.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Convention Services, Event Sales, or Hotel Sales.
• Proven ability to detail complex group programs and sell event-driven business.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, banquet service, and event logistics.

Responsibilities

• Detail and execute all group bookings turned over by Sales Managers.
• Prospect, solicit, and secure event-only and corporate meeting business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate planners and agencies.

Skills

Convention Services

Event Sales

Hotel Sales

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Tools

Delphi

Opera

CVENT

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is looking for an Event Sales & Convention Services Manager in New Orleans. This hybrid role entails managing group bookings, executing events, and maintaining client relationships effectively.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Convention Services or Event Sales and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the lifecycle of event bookings, ensuring seamless execution, and driving revenue growth through upselling.