Task Force Event Sales Manager

Paradise Point Resort & Spa; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years in hotel sales, plus 1 year of F&B experience, strong communication, and contract interpretation skills. A proactive sales approach and ability to work under pressure are essential, with knowledge of MS Office and hospitality software preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 1 year food and beverage experience.
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts.
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding/knowledge of Microsoft office.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service events for in-house groups and outside clients on a temporary basis (up to 60 days onsite).
• Menu planning and agenda setting for events.
• Review contracts and facilitate communication before, during, and after events with hotel staff.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with sales and catering staff as a team member to ensure service standards.

Skills

Hotel Sales

Negotiation

Contracts

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Delphi

Daylight

Marriott CI/TY

Starwood ISAC

Job description

Property Description

Paradise Point Resort and Spa is a picturesque, waterfront resort nestled on a private island in San Diego, California, offering a serene and idyllic work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa means being part of a premier luxury resort known for its stunning views, lush gardens, and world-class amenities. The resort boasts a range of exciting employment opportunities, from front-of-house positions to behind-the-scenes roles, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. With its focus on delivering exceptional guest service, Paradise Point Resort and Spa offers employees the chance to hone their hospitality skills while working in a breathtaking location. The resort is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for growth and development, and creating a welcoming and supportive team environment. Joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa presents a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious resort that epitomizes relaxation, luxury, and unparalleled guest experiences.

Overview

TEMPORARY TASK FORCE POSITION - UP TO 60 DAYS

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events for in-house groups and outside clients on a temporary basis (up to 60 days onsite), supporting our staff during this short-term assignment. The primary focus is selling Banquet Food and Beverage services, with additional responsibilities including menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting room services. Other duties will include reviewing contracts and facilitating communication before, during, and after events with hotel staff to ensure exceptional service standards. The Event Sales Manager will also conduct site inspections, maintain strong customer relationships, and collaborate with sales and catering staff as a team member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 1 year food and beverage experience.
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts.
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding/knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Confident and professional appearance.
• Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed.
• Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Hotel’s Brand Standards.
• Understanding of respective market segment, competitor’s strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand.
• Work well under pressure.
• Time management skills. Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.
• Creativity in designing events.
• Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning).
• Ability to design menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit.
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems (e.g., Delphi, Daylight, Marriott CI/TY, or Starwood ISAC) is preferred.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $30.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.