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Event Planning Manager
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 202 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Event Planning Manager


Description
Austin Proper Hotel & Residences is seeking a highly motivated Event Planning Manager. This 32-story modern high-rise will include 244 rooms and a limited collection of 99 branded luxury residences as well as 9,500 square feet of meeting & event space. Amenities include two rooftop pools, wellness center and spa and three food & beverage destinations driven by McGuire Moorman Hospitality.

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Event and Conference Services department. Ensures the success of meetings and events, serving as the liaison between the hotel operating departments and the client while striving to maximize both service and profitability.

Job Overview
• Build and foster relationships with clients by creating and coordinating meetings and events
• Generate detailed group resumes and communicate with Hotel Department Heads
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues
• Optimize room rental charges and event upsell opportunities
• Assist with the monthly forecasting and the annual budget process
• Handle special projects as requested by the Director of Events & Groups and Director of Sales & Marketing
• Ensure that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
• Greet customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details
• Ensure billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill
• Manage group room blocks and meeting space for groups and events
• Identify operational challenges associated with his/her group and determines how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
• Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
• Lead formal pre-event and post-event meetings for small to average-sized assigned groups
• Facilitate Banquet Event Order and Resume Meetings

Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills and negotiation skills
• Solid food and beverage knowledge
• Customer-service focused
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Opera, Delphi, Word and Excel
• Must have a Flexible work schedule
• 1-3 years of hospitality experience in Sales, Catering or Banquets

Education
Bachelor’s degree required.

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
Austin Proper Hotel & Residences is seeking a highly motivated Event Planning Manager. This 32-story modern high-rise will include 244 rooms and a limited collection of 99 branded luxury residences as well as 9,500 square feet of meeting & event space. Amenities include two rooftop pools, wellness center and spa and three food & beverage destinations driven by McGuire Moorman Hospitality.

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Event and Conference Services department. Ensures the success of meetings and events, serving as the liaison between the hotel operating departments and the client while striving to maximize both service and profitability.

Job Overview
• Build and foster relationships with clients by creating and coordinating meetings and events
• Generate detailed group resumes and communicate with Hotel Department Heads
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues
• Optimize room rental charges and event upsell opportunities
• Assist with the monthly forecasting and the annual budget process
• Handle special projects as requested by the Director of Events & Groups and Director of Sales & Marketing
• Ensure that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
• Greet customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details
• Ensure billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill
• Manage group room blocks and meeting space for groups and events
• Identify operational challenges associated with his/her group and determines how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
• Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
• Lead formal pre-event and post-event meetings for small to average-sized assigned groups
• Facilitate Banquet Event Order and Resume Meetings

Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills and negotiation skills
• Solid food and beverage knowledge
• Customer-service focused
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Opera, Delphi, Word and Excel
• Must have a Flexible work schedule
• 1-3 years of hospitality experience in Sales, Catering or Banquets

Education
Bachelor’s degree required.

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Details
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 202 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Skills
Sales
Sales and Catering
Banquet
Events
Conference
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202 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, USA