Northern Regional Special Events Manager

Description

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
 

Essential Duties and Functions/Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Has previous experience in weddings and wedding related events including sales, detailing and servicing
• Has previous experience in special event sales, detailing and servicing
• Ability to work in the evening and weekends
• Ability to travel in Santa Fe and Taos 
• Has knowledge of current wedding and special event trends
• Desire to serve guests and provide an outstanding product with exceptional service
• Responds to new inquiries within three hours of receipt
• Conducts property site tours with prospective clients      
• Learns and understands the wedding and special event capabilities at all properties
• Works with clients and team members to cultivate and execute creative ideas
• Provides accurate quotes and detailed proposals for prospective clients
• Executes contracts for new pieces of business
• Secures final payment for events when needed 
• Creates banquet event orders and group resumes for events when needed 
• Attends daily and weekly internal meetings as required
• Possesses exceptional attention to detail
• Serves as the onsite service manager for events and weddings when needed 
• Possesses excellent teamwork and communication skills, as both are necessary to maintain a well-orchestrated operation
• Perform any other related duties as requested by the Director of Catering

Benefits:

• Part-time employees receive: Dental, Vision and 401k!
• Full-time employees receive: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & 401k!

Requirements

• Minimum two years in wedding sales and events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience with event management software preferably SalesForce
• High School Diploma