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Meetings & Special Events Manager Jobs in Charleston, SC at BHC
Title: Meetings & Special Events Manager
Company: BHC
Location: Charleston, SC
We are seeking a Meetings & Special Events Manager at BHC who is responsible for managing and developing business corporate markets as well as selling and servicing social events. They will guide their clients through the planning process and ensure strong communication throughout the hotel for a successful and spectacular event.
The ideal candidate has previous Catering Sales experience in a luxury hotel. They are creative and analytical in their approach to business and are focused on service innovation and driving business performance. This position reports to our Director of Weddings & Special Events.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed revenue goals through upsell opportunities.
- Work with the Director of Weddings & Special Events to implement strategic sales plans to attract high-end clientele and maximize the potential of our unique venues.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and operational teams, ensuring flawless execution of events.
- Build strong relationships with local vendors and partners to enhance the client experience and secure exclusive partnerships.
- Oversee menu development for all corporate events and non-wedding social events.
- Ensure all events align with the company’s standards of excellence and reflect the unique character of our venues.
- Works with a designated client base building strong relationships and finding new/repeat business.
- Delivers exemplary client experience through strong listening skills and understanding of needs.
- Works in partnership with our culinary team on menu planning and product innovation.
- Maximizes revenue potential through up upselling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes and BEOs) and personal contact with all departments for the success of events.
- Works with Banquet team in delivering client satisfaction for all events.
- Takes a proactive selling approach to events and builds strategic plans.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of hotel facilities, services, and pricing.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience, 2-3 years in event planning with strong attention to detail.
- High level of creativity and attention to detail.
- Ability to work a variety of hours due to events being on weekends as well as weekdays.
- Ability to negotiate, organize, delegate ,and work under pressure.
- Demonstrated aptitude for problem identification and solving.
- Proficiency in Delphi
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to operate in a team environment and develop relationships crocross-divisionallyss divisionally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
- Communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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BHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law. BHC participates in E-Verify.
