Become one of the stars behind the show and become part of the world's most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To Entertain The Human Race.
PRIMARY PURPOSE :
The primary role of the Executive Meeting Sales Manager is to negotiate and contract room rates and meeting space for small group events. It is the responsibility of the Manager to maintain and manage accounts, secure future business opportunities within their respective markets and attend networking meetings to promote group business.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate and manage inquiries through pre-qualifications, rate negotiations, issue proposals and contracts, process bookings, and follow up appropriately with established and prospective clients all in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
- Develop and grow new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals by prospecting, making sales calls, entertaining and conducting site inspections; all through persuasive verbal and written communication.
- Identify and develop opportunities to maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel
- Represent company at trade shows, client & industry events and maintain consistency within the corporate standard
- Provide input and execute strategic plan for assigned geographic territory consistent with department goals
- Create and maintain a work environment which promotes teamwork, performance, feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction
- Perform all duties in compliance with departmental and Hotel policies, practices, legal requirements and procedures
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree
- One (1) year of experience in a hotel or convention services department.
- Ability and willingness to travel (in and out of state) to events and represent on behalf of MGM Resorts.
This position does have the potential to earn commission.