Group and Event Sales Specialist

Job description

Description As our Group & Event Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for seeking out profitable events and large group business by pursuing, developing, and scheduling special events for the resort. You will implement and oversee guest event venue sales and related event services. This position may require flexible scheduling availability. Requirements: Job Requirements: - Perform targeted outbound pursuit of events and large group business to strategically grow overall property revenue and profit - Actively pursue new accounts and business, including e-mail correspondence, cold calls, prospecting calls, follow-up calls, and participation in marketing and sales strategy - Respond to all incoming leads, queries, and requests in a professional, friendly, and timely manner - Coordinate with vendors and on-property resources to ensure successful event execution - Maintain clear communication of all inquiries and offers with the Director of Event Sales as well as working together to appropriate price event business to maximize revenue - Provide resort tours to prospective clients - Develop long-term business relationships - Establish relationships and networks with key third parti...