Senior Events Manager
JOB TITLE: Senior Event Manager
DEPARTMENT: Events
SUPERVISOR: Area Director, Meetings & Events
UPDATED: September 2026
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned group business after it is turned over by the sales department through the closure of the event while maintaining profitable operations and high-quality products and service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Maintain timely communication with clients throughout the planning process to assigned groups
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Upsell definite programs to maximize food and beverage revenue and average check amount
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Accurate and timely preparation of event orders, set-up diagrams, group resumes, and other informational forms
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Supervise and attend the overall set up and implementation of events and meetings
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Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper service of accounts
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Maintain accurate information and revenues in Delphi at all times to ensure accurate forecasting
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Mentor members of the Conference Services Team based on assigned business segments
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Support the sales team with client site visits
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Perform other duties as assigned
MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Thorough knowledge of service flow and capabilities in all revenue areas
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Effective and professional written and verbal communication with internal and external guests
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Ability to effectively network and market our property
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Plan and conduct pre and post-convention meetings with clients and respective departments
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Document tracking of group activity. Access and input data into a computer system to generate account history reports
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Establish rapport with and entertain meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services. Conduct walking site inspections throughout the property
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Introduce key operation personnel to client and/or on-site contact
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Follow up with client after the function to ensure customer satisfaction
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Able to work independently
ACCOUNTABILITY:
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Ensure guest satisfaction by timely follow up correspondence
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Adhere and support hotel and corporate policy and procedures
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Maintain accurate administrative files
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Be to work every day on time
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Keep abreast of current market trends
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Heavily attend community and business events
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Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor and image of self and hotel
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Support and monitor cleanliness and safety issues when touring the hotel
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Be sales and profit minded
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Stay through the entree course of any food function
EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
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Able to use Microsoft Office Suite
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Strong multiple — project management skills.
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Good communication skills
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Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently to interact with clients.
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Ability to analyze client needs and negotiate pricing.
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Ability to work under time pressures and extensive hours.
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Minimum of 2-3 yr hotel/service experience, operational food and beverage experience preferred.
LICENSE OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
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Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
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College degree preferred.
Additional Information
- Hourly/Yearly Wage: 75000.00