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The Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown and Convention Center
Are you looking for a place that will inspire and challenge you? Let us be that place, as we show you the joys of working in hospitality!
This Embassy Suites by Hilton is a gateway to Denver's lively downtown scene. Boasting a contemporary convention venue, our Silver LEED™-certified hotel is within walking distance of the best attractions in the downtown area.
The team at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown looks forward to sharing their experiences with you and can offer you an environment focused on learning and development. Come and choose your next career adventure at our Embassy Suites and not only have fun where you work but be a part of our unconventional, approachable, down to earth team!
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Employee Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for FTYR employees
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Discounted On-Site Downtown Parking
• Hotel Discounts (Both Hilton & Sage Portfolio)
Sage Values & Culture: At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.
Job Overview
Plan, organize and manage the in house details for large group and convention booking (e.g. Guest rooms, menus, set-up, etc.) Participate in negotiating meetings/functions, rooms, rates and all related requirements. Ensure maximization of room and meeting space, revenues, and profits while delivering a quality product. Focus on execution of all aspects of event planning including coordination from the signing of a group contract forward, VIP needs, amenities, group resumes, and rooming lists.
Responsibilities

-Responsible for the management and planning of meetings/conventions and related activities.
-Attends Banquet Event Order (BEO) and staff meetings and perform as a team leader for all hotel department staff participating in the event delivery process.
-Achieve a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.
-Coordination of all group business as developed by the sales manager. Contact and appropriately follow-up on all signed/contracted business within 5 working days. Determination and coordination of all event planning needs.
-Maintain well documented, accurate, organized and up to date file management in order to serve client and the employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
-Develop customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system including trace dates and references resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
-Develops strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
-Follow up on all client needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
-Focuses on revenue-generating activity and maximizes selling time through retaining accounts/clients, maximizing account yield opportunities and sales effectiveness.
-Detail, up-sell and detail the program with the client including; verification and modification of space requirements, audio-visual, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Prepare the appropriate resumes and paperwork to ensure quality service.
-Manage function details and related activities to ensure that program requirements are satisfied. Anticipate and handle customer complaints and/or problems to ensure quality product delivery, customer satisfaction and repeat business.
-Oversees all billing details for hotel groups to include processing of deposits, direct bill applications, credit card authorizations and coordination with accounting.
-Improve hotel convention services' products through; (a) participate in the development of new sales tools and systems, (b) participate in the analysis of the strengths and weakness of our competitions product, and (c) analysis, understanding, and satisfaction of our customers' needs.
-Monitor and control individual client event budgets and details to maximize revenues and minimize expenses while ensuring delivery of a quality product.
-Attend and lead pre conference meetings as needed. Coordinate the pre-con between the client and hotel staff and review the details of the BEO with all parties.
-Close out all groups to include pickup in sales system (Delphi) and commission owed, including processing with accounting.