Exciting news from the Hilton Columbus Downtown! It is now the largest hotel in Ohio and one of the only managed corporate properties within the state. Recognized as a 6 Time Connie Award Winner and voted Best in Columbus Weddings for 3 years, our expansion offers unparalleled opportunities.
Join us as an Event Manager! We seek individuals with catering or events experience to oversee small to mid-size group bookings, Rooms only groups and affiliate groups. Be part of the vibrant Columbus scene with us!
What will I be doing?
As Event Manager you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his/her experience.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
• To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.
• Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
• Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.
• Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
• Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.
https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0BO6N/Event-Manager-Hilton-Columbus-Downtown
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