Director of Events

Job description

Description The Le Meridien | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic, and motivated individual for the position of Director of Events at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills; a strong proficiency in multi-tasking with hospitality sales experience essential. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Lead the overall events strategy to achieve and exceed annual revenue and profitability goals aligned with the hotel’s budget. · Partner with Sales Leadership to establish and execute a targeted sales and marketing plan focused on group and catering business development. · Drive revenue optimization through strategic pricing, upselling initiatives, and comprehensive understanding of market demand. · Assist with the development of banquet menus. · Participate in 30-60-90 day banquet forecasting. · Direct all aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring flawless coordination across departments including Banquets, Culinary, and Operations. · Lead conference planning meetings, ensuring alignment on all event details, logistics, and service standards. · Establish and mainta...