Executive Meeting Manager — Hospitality Sales & Events Lead

voco Chicago Downtown/Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality is seeking an Executive Meeting Manager to join our team and drive sales for small meetings and room blocks. You will coordinate with guests and internal departments to design, quote, and execute events, ensuring a seamless experience from inquiry to post-event evaluation.

The role requires 2+ years of sales in hospitality, a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills to close deals and maximize revenue.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in hotels or related field
• 4-year degree in hospitality management or sales preferred, or equivalent experience and education
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles
• Professional appearance and confidence
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM system preferred
• Confirm new and repeat business via lead follow up, telemarketing, direct mail, referrals, internet prospecting, etc.
• Maximize revenues to meet/exceed individual revenue goals
• Prepare and execute sales contracts, event orders, group resumes to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfactions
• Serve and assist in coordinating all function details with clients to include space requirements, meeting times, equipment, menus, billing etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients to create memorable events and manage inquiries through post-event evaluations
• Sell small meetings and room blocks while collaborating with internal departments
• Maintain professional communication with guests and clients and close deals
• Multi-task across sales activities and coordinate event details with departments
• Ensure accurate room blocks, space requirements, menus and billing for client events

Skills

Superior Communication Skills

Computer Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Sales Software Knowledge

Professional Demeanor

Multi-tasking under pressure

Sales Experience (hospitality)

Negotiation Skills

Influence & closing sales

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

4-year degree in hospitality management or sales

Equivalent experience and education

Tools

CI/TY CRM

Hospitality Sales CRM system

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

First Hospitality is seeking an Executive Meeting Manager to join our team and drive sales for small meetings and room blocks. You will coordinate with guests and internal departments to design, quote, and execute events, ensuring a seamless experience from inquiry to post-event evaluation.

The role requires 2+ years of sales in hospitality, a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, and strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills to close deals and maximize revenue.