Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest - Executive Meeting Manager OEM

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

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

The Executive Meeting Manager is responsible for proactively prospecting, facilitating, and closing group and catering business opportunities as well as event execution for their assigned hotel(s). Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required with at least 1 year of experience as a Sales Manager, Catering Sales Manager, or Sales Coordinator.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Experience in internet research and database mining
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Demonstrates vertical flexibility, uses an analytical approach, portrays a genuine style, and is strategically proactive
• Skills for problem-solving, analysis, effective decision-making, negotiation and interpretation of contracts
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals.
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality's established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• Follows proper event management procedures for event execution to include but not limited to BEO creation, F&B forecasting, resume communication and room block management
• Accurately produces and/or reviews all catering contracts, and/or banquet/catering event orders
• Listens and reads the customer; identifies needs and responds accordingly
• Prospects for new business through individual creativity and innovation; identifies potential leads by using a wide variety of means/tools.
• Weighs the value of each piece of business against hotel objectives at daily RevMax meeting
• Utilizes yield management techniques by negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel’s financial performance
• Uses Revenue Management resources to help make informed decisions and maximize revenue
• Understands revenue management principles, analyzes trends and patterns in relation to pricing, and can discuss impact on hotel occupancy, revenue and flow through
• Understands sales strategies and tactics of competitor hotels; effectively capitalizes on hotel’s strengths and competitor’s weaknesses
• Looks for ways to improve processes and enhance sales systems
• Responds to all leads and RFPs within 24 hours
• Maintains accurate and timely internal hotel communication
• Conducts site inspections, local sales calls and attends appropriate trade shows and client events
• Promotes hotel through personal involvement in community and business networking organizations
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Located a 5-minute walk from Ford Lake, this hotel has air-conditioned guestrooms with marble bathrooms and luxury bathroom amenities. Lavish hotel amenities include a hot tub and an indoor pool. Open for breakfast and lunch, Bentley's American Grille at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest serves a variety of American dishes. Guests can also dine in The View restaurant, offering cocktails and local and international meals in a contemporary atmosphere.