Director of Wedding Planning Job in St. Louis, MO

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Director of Wedding Planning Job in St. Louis, MO


Job Summary
Location St.? Louis, MO 63105
Industries Entertainment Venues and Theaters
Job Type Full Time Employee
Years of Experience 2+? to 5 Years
Education Level Associate Degree
Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary Salary and benefits commensurate with experience
DIRECTOR of WEDDING PLANNING
About the Job
A leading St.? Louis based wedding planning and wedding design firm, has an opportunity available for a Director of Wedding Planning with 2+? years of sales, wedding planning and entertainment /? hospitality industry experience.?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTREPREUNURIAL PERSON WHO IS AGGRESSIVE, SELF MOTIVATED AND SALES DRIVEN.? SUPERIOR CANDIDATES WILL HAVE EXISTING CLIENTS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL BENEFIT OUR COMPANY.?
As the Director of Wedding Planning, you will identify and pursue brides, grooms and families that are in the beginning stages of planning for weddings.?
You will offer a myriad of services to clients including comprehensive or partial event planning, venue selection, catering management, tastings, event rentals, linen selection, décor, floral design, audio /? visual equipment, lighting, tenting, musical entertainment, printed materials, invitations, menu cards, hotel accommodations, guest transportations, valet parking /? shuttle services and other wedding related services.?
The Director of Wedding Planning will work closely with, and communicate with, Senior Management as well communicate with Project Management teams during the sales process.?
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Develop a successful system of reaching brides, grooms and families EARLY in the planning process
* Calling prospects and setting appointments to present wedding services
* Developing relationships with targeted clients that result in sales
* Effectively present company services to potential clients
* Developing proposals and customized pitch materials for clients
* Maintaining an active list of clients
* Report on client status to Senior Management
* Developing and maintaining collateral (brochures, photos, flyers, etc.?)
* Bringing existing clients and relationships to the fold
* Communicating with vendors and internal Project Managers
* On-site event management
* Project recap & financial reporting
Experience requirements include, but are not limited to:
* Minimum of 2 to 4 years of wedding /? event industry experience
* Experience in building and developing client leads
* Experience interfacing and communicating with Senior Management and clients
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, presentation and problem solving skills and the ability to gain support and establish working relationships with managers and peers are essential
* Strong knowledge of wedding trends, services and products
* Exceptional writing and communication skills
* Experience in managing budgets
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint & Word
* Ability to deal effectively with all types of personalities is essential
* Travel may be required
* Schedule will vary, and will include working evenings, weekends and holidays (as necessary) to cover events
* Requires long periods of standing
This position is for entrepreneurial sales-driven candidates with a love for the wedding and event industry.? Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements stated.? Candidate will be expected to generate sales within the first six months of employment.?
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.?
Please send resume to:
weddingshr@?live.?com ATTN: Human Resources
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Senior Wedding Manager Job at Hilton Hotels Corporation – Los Angeles, CA

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Senior Wedding Manager Job at Hilton Hotels Corporation – Los Angeles, CA


Senior Catering Manager (Weddings)
Company Name: Hilton Hotels Corp.
Job Details
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Commensurate
Job Type: Full Time
Location:USA – Los Angeles California, 90045
Job Description
A World of Opportunities
Hilton Worldwide offers a variety of global opportunities within our portfolio of world renowned brands. With more than 3,200 hotels in 77 countries, our Team Members are committed to delivering our brand promises to our customers. At Hilton, you’ll discover hospitality jobs whether you are a first time applicant or a career professional. Our portfolio consists of well known brands representing market leadership in their respective segments of the industry, whether it’s luxury or lifestyle brands to mid prices, extended stay or vacation ownership, Hilton has something for everyone. The company owns, manages and franchises hotel brands including The Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts®, Conrad Hotels and Resorts®, Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hampton, Homewood Suites®, Home2Suites by Hilton®, and Hilton Grand Vacations®Come and explore a world of opportunities and join our dynamic team to help us achieve our mission to be the preeminent global hospitality company – the first choice of guests, team members and owners alike.
Job Summary
To solicit and respond to companies and organizations to purchase food & beverage, rent meeting space and ancillary services from the hotel. Represents the hotel with customers by telephone or in-person to solicit and close group and local catering business. Manages customer relationship by responding to inquiries, meeting with and entertaining clients, conducting property tours, promoting facilities and services, drafting contracts. Provides direction and supervision of meeting and/or catering logistics to catering staff. Experience in wedding market preferred.
EOE/AA
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