Executive Meetings & Events Manager

Donohoe Hospitality Services; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel at the University of Maryland is seeking an energetic Executive Meeting Manager to lead sales and events within our dynamic team of DHS. You’ll drive corporate, university, and association programs, delivering memorable meetings from inquiry to execution.

Based in College Park, MD, you’ll build relationships, craft proposals, coordinate room setups, catering, AV, and BEOs, and collaborate with Culinary, Front Office, and Banquets to exceed revenue and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in hotel industry required.
• Minimum one year sales experience in hospitality.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and events.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities for guestrooms, meetings, and events.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, universities, associations, and meeting planners.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate guestroom rates and packages.
• Coordinate event details, including guestrooms, space, catering, AV, and room setups.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Banquets, Front Office and other teams for successful events.
• Monitor bookings, revenue projections, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Amadeus Delphi FDC

Salesforce

Cvent

Social Tables

Job description

The Hotel at the University of Maryland is seeking an energetic Executive Meeting Manager to lead sales and events within our dynamic team of DHS. You’ll drive corporate, university, and association programs, delivering memorable meetings from inquiry to execution.

Based in College Park, MD, you’ll build relationships, craft proposals, coordinate room setups, catering, AV, and BEOs, and collaborate with Culinary, Front Office, and Banquets to exceed revenue and client satisfaction.