Event Sales Manager

Experience:

• Six years event sales and management with a minimum of four years of hotel event sales or related discipline experience required.
• Travel Requirements:
• Some local travel to client sites and networking events
• Infrequent long-range travel.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
• If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.
• Come join our Flock!
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Most work tasks are performed independently. There is minimal direct supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of selling strategies and the ability to meet goals.
• Complete knowledge of hotel, catering, and event space.
• Able to utilize property adopted for booking, tracking, forecasting, and executing optimal selling strategies.
• Comprehends the group sales process and negotiate accounts.
• Able to develop and deliver training.
• Analytically approaches problem solving.
• Able to analyze financial statements and market data.
• Desires to participate as part of a team.
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
• Presents ideas and information in a concise, well-organized way.
• Effective listening skills.
• Manages group or interpersonal conflict situation effectively.
• Manages time well, correctly prioritizing tasks.
• Highly visible in areas of responsibility.
• Excellent negotiation skills in order to create win-win solutions.
• Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, accounting programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.