Senior Event Sales Manager - Little Rock Marriott

The Little Rock Marriott presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants seeking a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry. Located in the heart of downtown Little Rock, our hotel offers a prime location, exceptional amenities, and renowned guest service. As a team member, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic and welcoming environment, providing personalized service to our valued guests. With opportunities for career growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, the Little Rock Marriott is the perfect place to elevate your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey with the Little Rock Marriott! #LittleRockMarriott #HospitalityCareers #MarriottJobs #DowntownLittleRock #TeamMarriott

Are you a dynamic and driven sales professional with a passion for creating unforgettable events? We are currently seeking a Senior Event Sales Manager to join our team. In this role, you will use your creativity and sales skills to drive revenue by booking and managing events, from weddings to corporate conferences. 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 Event Sales Manager will also contribute to site inspections, maintaining strong customer relationships and working as a team member with the sales and catering staff.  The ideal candidate is a natural communicator with a proven track record of sales success and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and are looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Lucrative incentive plan and competitive salary offered!   

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

· 3 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.

· Ability to direct/motivate event sales department to meet and exceed goals.

· 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.

· Strong working knowledge of the hotels sales/event CRM system, i.e. Delphi or brand CRM such as Marriott CI/TY, Starwood ISAC, or Hyatt Envision/EMS.

· Understand and have a working knowledge of statistical data as it relates to the hotel and specifically the event sales department

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 Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.