Conference Services Manager

About Us

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, Chateau Elan began with the planting of the vineyards in 1981.

From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination.

We welcome your interest in applying for a position with Chateau Élan Winery & Resort.

For many years, we have served our guests with the highest level of products and service in luxury resorts.

We owe our growth and success to our associates who have served our guests with dedication and pride.

The key to our continued growth is found in satisfying and exceeding our guests' expectations.

We look for people with personality, energy, enthusiasm and commitment.

We nurture and train our associates throughout their tenure here.

They, in turn, provide the highest level of guest service making Chateau Élan the special place it is today.

Perks include but are not limited to discount hotel stays, discount spa services, discount golf, discount food and beverage, discount retail as well as access to the YouDecide® discount program.

YouDecide® offerings include negotiated pricing arrangements for vacation destinations, hotels, vacation planning, rental cars, movie tickets/rentals, consumer electronics, consumer goods and services, personal services and even discounts on cell phones and plans.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

Overview

Create the desired conference and meet clients' needs through active communication, planning, and team leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* An understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.


* Understand the importance of raising the meeting planner evaluation scores and implement effective methods to ensure exceeding meeting planner satisfaction.


* Optimize room rental charges.


* Consistently participate in the re-booking of repeat business by having a track record of long-term client relationships.


* Actively participate in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI).


* Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills.


* Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations.


* Excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups.

Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.


* Work closely with banquet department on operations and...