EXECUTIVE MEETING MANAGER

Flik Hospitality Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Meeting Manager in Washington, DC. This role involves managing sales processes for small to mid-sized meetings and events, ensuring client satisfaction through effective coordination and communication. Ideal candidates will have a background in hotel sales and strong negotiation skills, contributing to a dynamic hospitality team.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hotel experience, preferable in Sales & Catering.
• Thorough knowledge of catering practices and procedures.
• Must possess communication skills to negotiate and influence.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of the sales process including inquiry calls.
• Optimize room rental charges and manage event execution.
• Coordinate with clients and outside vendors for event satisfaction.

Skills

Sales techniques

Negotiating skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Office

booking tools

Job description

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What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Executive Meeting Manager is an integral part of the sales team focused on working with smaller to mid-sized groups (up to 35 rooms/peak) and smaller meetings of 100 guests or less. This position works on all aspects of the sales process from receiving inquiry calls, booking business, confirming details and working with the group while they are on site. This position reports to the General Manager and the Director of Conference Services. Work schedule will be 40-50 hours over a five day period; days and times may vary based on need. Must be available when personal accounts are in house.

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $60000-$65000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: bonus

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Executive Meeting Manager is an integral part of the sales team focused on working with smaller to mid-sized groups (up to 35 rooms/peak) and smaller meetings of 100 guests or less. This position works on all aspects of the sales process from receiving inquiry calls, booking business, confirming details and working with the group while they are on site. This position reports to the General Manager and the Director of Conference Services. Work schedule will be 40-50 hours over a five day period; days and times may vary based on need. Must be available when personal accounts are in house.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Market is small external meetings under 10 guests with no room block; small internal catering groups; Olin rooms and bookings and client development

Optimize room rental charges.

Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing and negotiating skills.

Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations.

Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.

Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution.

Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations. Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Catering Department.

Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments.

Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups.

Prepare and send requested collateral materials to designated clients or guests. Common collateral materials might include catering menus, brochures, meeting room layout & seating capacity diagrams, area maps & brochures.

Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.

Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals.

Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.

Prepare status and period end reports.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals.

Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow employees.

Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales.

Local travel required. Own vehicle required for sales calls.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree preferred

Minimum 1 year of hotel experience, preferable in Sales & Catering.

Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing.

Ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.

Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.

Ability to drive to outside sales calls.

Experience with MS Office products as well as industry software (booking tools)

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates At Flik Hospitality Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
  
  

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1425729

Flik Hospitality Group

JEANNE M LANE

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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