Luxury Convention & Events Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (Multiple Tiers)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc Service

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The Westin at Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas is seeking an Event Planning Manager to act as a liaison between clients and hotel sales, guiding meetings and banquet events from setup through execution.

You will be on hand during events to resolve issues, propose alternatives, coordinate group room blocks, F&B, and billing, and drive upsell opportunities to maximize revenue. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in hotel sales are preferred; strong negotiation, contracts understanding, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 1 year food and beverage experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract interpretation skills.
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Confident and professional appearance.
• Proactive, fast-paced and driven to succeed.
• Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Brand Standards.
• Work well under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Effective communication with clients and staff.
• Creativity in designing events.
• Knowledge of banquet department operations and CRM systems such as Delphi/Daylight; brand CRMs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and hotel sales to direct meetings and banquet functions during events.
• Be available on-site during events to solve problems and propose alternatives.
• Support group and catering customers with logistics of room blocks, F&B, and billing.
• Play a key role in re-booking group business and upselling to maximize profit.

Skills

Hotel sales

Negotiation

Contract interpretation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Delphi

Daylight

Marriott CI/TY

Starwood ISAC

Job description

The Westin at Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas is seeking an Event Planning Manager to act as a liaison between clients and hotel sales, guiding meetings and banquet events from setup through execution.

You will be on hand during events to resolve issues, propose alternatives, coordinate group room blocks, F&B, and billing, and drive upsell opportunities to maximize revenue. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in hotel sales are preferred; strong negotiation, contracts understanding, and MS Office