The Hilton Garden Inn Bangor is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our team!
Who are we? We are the award-winning Bangor Hilton Garden Inn hotel, restaurant, and banquet center! We are locally owned and operated, participating the global programs of Hilton, with the personal feel of having owners who live in, and invest in, our local community.
Who are you? An ideal candidate for this position is a highly organized individual with a background in sales, marketing, events, and food & beverage. Multitasking and strong computer and phone skills are a must. If you are excellent with communication, decision making, and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Responsibilities:
· The Event Coordinator is a full-time position. The training process will consist of learning all aspects of planning, scheduling, staffing, and coordinating events both small and large. There will be extensive training on both hotel Property Management Systems, Event Management Software and Audio-Visual equipment.
· Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce group and convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales and catering/banquet services.
· Direct the scheduling of conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
·Adhere to the rules of operation established by Hilton Corporation, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to the high standards and expectations of the Bangor Hilton Garden Inn.
·Establish corporate and group rates to ensure maximum income potential.
Benefits:
· Paid time off
· Like to travel? We have fantastic Hilton hotel discounts for team members starting at $35 a night at Hilton Hotels worldwide! We even have discounts for your friends and family!
· Recognition & Team Building: Front Desk Week, Catch Me at my Best, Team Member Appreciation Week, Employee of the Year, Summer BBQ, Holiday Parties, and more. We know the guests’ experience is shaped by our team, so we appreciate our team!
· Community Involvement: We’ve been involved with food drives, Habitat for Humanity, animal shelters, Clean the World, and more. We can help you make a difference!
· Grow with us: We have a proven history of promoting from within.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,081.00 - $51,528.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bangor, ME 04401 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person