Hospitality Sales & Events Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC seeks an Executive Meeting Manager to drive group and catering opportunities and execute events for its Michigan hotel portfolio. The role emphasizes proactive prospecting, contract negotiation, and close collaboration with clients and internal teams.

The incumbent will manage multiple tasks, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure high-quality event delivery, with overtime as needed for OEM associates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year of experience in Sales or Catering Sales management.
• Experience in professional selling: opening, probing, supporting, closing.
• Experience in internet research and database mining.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to negotiate with clients and hotel management.

Responsibilities

• Attain assigned sales and revenue goals, and meet call targets.
• Monitor trends within the market segment.
• Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality's regulations, standards and metrics.
• Develop knowledge of hotel operations and policies.
• Follow event management procedures for catering, including BEOs and contracts.
• Prospect for new business and respond to leads and RFPs within 24 hours.
• Attend trade shows and client events to promote the hotel.

Skills

Sales management

Catering sales

Negotiation

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent work

Organization

Presentation skills

Contract interpretation

Market knowledge

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC seeks an Executive Meeting Manager to drive group and catering opportunities and execute events for its Michigan hotel portfolio. The role emphasizes proactive prospecting, contract negotiation, and close collaboration with clients and internal teams.

The incumbent will manage multiple tasks, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure high-quality event delivery, with overtime as needed for OEM associates.