We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Palliser as our new Conference Services & Event Sales Manager. Inspire and create the grandest experience for our guest, clients and colleagues every day. Our engaging service and delicious cuisine make every special event a truly memorable affair, both within our distinctive surroundings and off-site. Be an ambassador for our exceptional offerings as Conference Services & Event Sales Manager, where you will liaise between multiple departments to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of your guests. Reporting to the Director, Event Sales & Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Consistently offer professional. friendly and engaging service
- Confirm all event related information with clients
- Establish and maintain rapport with clients prior to, during and post conference, encouraging repeat business
- Service event bookings from date of booking to departure, including meeting requirements. guest room requirements, guest room pickup, food & beverage and audio visual
- Actively book new local events and maintain existing client relationships
- Create floor plans for each event to ensure banquets and clients are in agreement prior to set up
- Initiate billing procedures, ensuring any deposits and/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame
- Conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
- Conduct and/or attend daily meeting to review event contracts and ensure last minute changes are communicated with appropriate departments
- Follow departmental policies and procedures
- Follow all safety policies
- Other duties as assigned