Senior Convention & Events Manager

Highgate; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Las Vegas is seeking a Complex Event Manager to oversee all aspects of the Convention Services Department. You will coordinate client functions from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, ensuring hotel standards and service levels are upheld.

You will manage room blocks, VIP lists, pricing integrity, and collaboration with food & beverage, engineering and reservations to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or as a meeting planner.
• Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Marriott Consolidated Inventory System CI experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring attention.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Follow up on all turnovers within 24 hours via telephone and within 2 days with written correspondence.
• Know meeting room setups and capabilities.
• Know sleeping room configurations and types.
• Respond to requests by Meeting Planners immediately.
• Interact with outside planners, vendors for event setup.
• Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for clients.
• Create, review and revise rooming lists and VIP lists.
• Manage existing accounts and follow up with client resolicitation to capture future business.

Tools

Windows software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Las Vegas is seeking a Complex Event Manager to oversee all aspects of the Convention Services Department. You will coordinate client functions from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, ensuring hotel standards and service levels are upheld.

You will manage room blocks, VIP lists, pricing integrity, and collaboration with food & beverage, engineering and reservations to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.