Executive Meeting Manager

The Hilton Los Angeles Airport, a Hilton corporate-managed hotel, is one of the largest hotels in the area and is located just a few miles from major venues such as SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome, and the Forum.

We are excited to be growing our team and are currently seeking an Executive Meeting Manager to join us. This role will focus on selling and servicing our small group markets, working closely with clients to deliver exceptional meeting experiences from initial booking through event execution.

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy building client relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

What will I be doing?

The Executive Meeting Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of small corporate and social groups, meetings, conferences, and special events at the hotel. This includes working closely with clients to plan, organize, and execute all of their group room block and event meeting requirements are met to the highest standard. The ideal candidate is an experienced sales and event professional with exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

• Solicit, negotiate and generate contracted revenues from potential clients that meet criteria established in the hotel business plan to achieve assigned quarterly revenue goals.
• Employ revenue management techniques to present proposals.
• Prepare and present Requests for Proposals so that both client and hotel receive good value.
• Prospects for new business using a wide variety of methods including phone calls, outside sales calls, attending community functions, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships, trade journals, etc.
• Work with the sales team to convert leads into successful bookings, ensuring maximum revenue generation for the hotel.
• Prepare and distribute event contracts, ensuring all details and terms are clearly defined.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all clients booking meetings and corporate events with Food/Beverage.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, expectations, and objectives, and provide customized solutions to ensure their success.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on event planning, meeting space options, audio-visual requirements, catering, and logistics.
• Oversee the execution of all meetings and events with Food/Beverage from pre-arrival through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including catering, housekeeping and front desk to ensure all client specifications are met.https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CDN3/Executive-Meeting-Manager-Hilton-Los-Angeles-Airport