The Davenport Tower is a prestigious luxury hotel located in downtown Spokane, WA, offering a dynamic and exciting work environment for those seeking a rewarding career in hospitality. As a job applicant, joining the team at The Davenport Tower means being part of a property known for its modern design, exceptional service, and vibrant atmosphere. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, events, and more, providing a diverse and exciting career path. The Davenport Tower is dedicated to creating a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and outstanding guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a contemporary and stylish environment, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers outstanding service to guests. Joining the team at The Davenport Tower presents a unique opportunity to be part of a hotel that is known for its cutting-edge approach to hospitality and setting the standard for excellence in Spokane.
Are you a dynamic and driven sales professional with a passion for creating unforgettable events? We are currently seeking an 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 in business, hospitality, or related field and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of event planning and logistics Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software 1 year food and beverage experience Confident and professional appearance Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed Understanding of market segment, competitor's strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand Time management skills Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each Creativity in designing events 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.
Three 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.
USD $50,000.00 - USD $57,000.00 /Yr.
