Seeking an experienced Event Manager / Convention Services Manager in Louisville, Kentucky, to oversee planning and execution of meetings, conventions, and special events at a boutique hotel.
Responsibilities include serving as the primary client liaison post-booking, coordinating event details, conducting pre-convention meetings, and ensuring seamless on-site execution by collaborating with various hotel departments.
The role involves managing event documentation, overseeing setups and breakdowns, and handling financial tasks like contracts, budgets, and billing.
Requirements include 3-5+ years in hotel event management, strong organizational and communication skills, ability to manage multiple events, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Preferred experience in full-service hotels, event software, and audiovisual coordination.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, passionate about hospitality, and excels in building client relationships.