Executive Meeting Manager/ Renaissance St. Louis Airport

Description We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Executive Meeting Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for booking, planning, coordinating, and executing high-level meetings, conferences, and corporate events that reflect the Renaissance brand’s commitment to inspiring, sophisticated experiences. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with exceptional organizational skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to deliver seamless, memorable events for executive-level clients. Comprehensive knowledge of market position, banquet and food and beverage revenues, pricing and rate structures, sales strategies, yield management, booking trends, and future hotel planning. Work closely with clients to develop all details of all banquet functions. Be fully knowledgeable of competitive markets outside the area. Be fully knowledgeable of the capabilities and limitations of the hotel and departments that may impact sales strategies. Follow Sales policies and procedures as developed in the annual Marketing plan. Make personal sales calls. Conduct site tours for potential clients. Maintain professionalism in problem situations. Maintain detailed records of discussions with guest, including all meeting setups, food and beverage, etc. Upsell to improve revenue generation on property. Attend trade shows, industry and local events that create opportunities for networking. Develop creative marketing techniques. Achieve and exceed individual and team annual goals as established by the annual Marketing plan. Be fully knowledgeable of the role of rooms merchandising as it pertains to overall revenue and to periodically evaluate, assess and revise the parameters of the program. Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the sales department. Maintain correct procedures for credit control, financial transactions, and security of financial assets. Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner. Ability to accurately use various office and sales software. Requirements These are required of every associate: Minimum lifting of 20 pounds. Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity. Hearing, writing, typing. Minimum pulling of 20 pounds. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations. Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills. College education and relevant training and sales or hotel experience required. Additional education preferred. Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates. Other duties may be assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr StepStone Hospitality