Event Manager

Join the pre-opening team at Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown! Slated to open Spring 2022, this property will be the largest Embassy Suites in the US upon opening. We are seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our fast-paced operation!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Event Manager acts a liaison between the customer and hotel sales person to provide direction and supervision during execution of meeting and banquet functions or event. Will be available to customers during event to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. They will directly serve group and catering customers in a proactive manner working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, and billing processes. Will play an important role in the achievement of re-booking group business for future dates while demonstrating effective upsell skills to obtain maximum profit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of hotel sales experience.
• 1 year of 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.
• Proactive approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed.
• Execute and support property Customer Service Standards and Brand Standards.
• Work well under pressure and strong time management skills.
• 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.
• Experience with Hospitality Sales CRM system.

ABOUT US
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. 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. 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.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Free 24/7 Teladoc Service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays)
• 401K Match
• Team Member Service Awards

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location