Events Sales Manager

The Kingston Resorts is a 145 acre oceanfront resort on the north-end of Myrtle Beach.
Less than 2 miles from Tanger Outlets and a short 20 minute trip to Broadway at the Beach.
This resort is home to the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach, Kingston Plantation Condos, and Royale Palms.
This means many opportunities to help you grow your career to the next level.
As a Events Manager, you would be responsible for soliciting, securing and responding to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage and use of event facilities in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
Responsibilities Responsible for the development of the groups and convention markets, and of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business.
Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.
Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts.
Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the contracting, pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events.
Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution.
Solicit, secure and respond to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage, rental of event facilities and purchase of ancillary services from the hotel.
Host and entertain clients, conduct property tours, promote facilities and services and draft contracts.
Communicate with and provide direction and supervision to team members to execute catering events.
Respond to special guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
If you believe hospitality and a friendly smile are your strengths, we want to talk to you! This is a full-time, year-round position working at the Kingston Resorts.
Flexible schedule is required, including weekends and holidays.
We offer PTO, Health Benefit Plans, 401(k) & Company Match, Life Insurance, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Educational Assistance, Free Lunch, Free Health Club Membership and discounted travel program benefits for team members and their family, plus more! EOE / AA / M / F / Veterans / Disabled / Drug Free Workplace Job Type: Full-time Salary: $45,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year plus bonus potential Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience Required 2 year(s): Prior Catering & Events Sales in a hotel or resort setting Preferred 1 year(s): Menu planning Behaviors Required Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Required Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization