Event Planning Manager - Memphis, TN

Avion Hospitality is a distinguished hospitality company renowned for delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences to guests across its portfolio of hotels. Specializing in hotel management, Avion Hospitality emphasizes fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and community involvement. The company operates numerous properties characterized by high standards of quality and commitment to guest satisfaction within the dynamic hotel industry. As a leader dedicated to enhancing hotel performance through strategic sales and event management, Avion Hospitality plays a vital role in shaping the hospitality landscape by providing unparalleled service and superior facilities. The role of the Event Planning Manager at Avion Hospitality is crucial for achieving the company's financial and service goals by managing convention and event activities. This managerial position involves comprehensive responsibility for servicing clients and achieving contracted food and beverage minimums tied to the venue's operations. The Event Planning Manager collaborates closely with directors of sales and catering to drive revenue growth, maintain excellent meeting planner satisfaction scores, and uphold the high standards expected by the hotel and its patrons. This role demands a proactive approach in soliciting business, conducting tours, and tailoring client interactions to fit specific property needs. Acting as a strategic partner within the hotel’s operational framework, the Event Planning Manager will monitor market trends and continuously assess competition within local segments to align hotel offerings with customer expectations. Maintaining professionalism, hospitality, and a polished service-oriented attitude during guest and employee interactions is fundamental to this position. The manager must uphold Avion Hospitality’s regulations and standards, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in banquet event orders and communication with operational leaders. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence community engagement and promote the hotel through active participation in local industry organizations and special sales promotions. It requires flexibility, commitment to excellence, and readiness to fulfill additional duties as assigned by general management. Ideal candidates possess prior experience in convention/event and catering sales, strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities independently. The position represents a rewarding career path within a respected company known for its dedication to quality and guest experience enhancement.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred
• Valid driver's license for the applicable state
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients
• Experience with professional selling skills desired
• Proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills