Event Sales Manager

Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection is a prestigious, iconic hotel located in Spokane, Washington, offering exciting job opportunities for hospitality professionals seeking to be part of a historic and renowned team. Joining our team means becoming part of a renowned hospitality brand known for its commitment to exceptional guest service and unmatched elegance. The hotel boasts a rich history, stunning architecture, and luxurious amenities, making it a sought-after destination for both business and leisure travelers. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work in a unique and historic environment, providing outstanding service to guests from all over the world. The Historic Davenport Hotel values professional growth and development, offering opportunities for advancement within the organization. Join our team and be part of a rewarding and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, where your skills and dedication will be recognized and rewarded in a truly special setting.

Event Sales

The Event Sales is responsible for selling and servicing events for in-house groups as well as outside clients. The primary focus is to sell Banquet Food and Beverage with other responsibilities including menu planning, agenda setting and hotel meeting services. Other duties will include reviewing contracts and facilitating communication before, during and post event with hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. The Catering Manager will also contribute to site inspections, maintaining strong customer relationships and working as a team member with the sales and catering staff.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.

· 1 year food and beverage experience.

· Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts.

· Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Understanding/knowledge of Microsoft office.

· Confident and professional appearance.

· Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed.

· Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Hotel's Brand Standards.

· Understanding of respective market segment, competitor's strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand.

· Work well under pressure.

· Time management skills. Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each.

· Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.

· Creativity in designing events.

· Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning).

· Ability to design menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit.

· Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM system, i.e. Delphi, Daylight and/or brand CRM such as Marriott CI/TY or Starwood ISAC is preferred.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $62,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.