DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Event Manager, you will provide the primary support to create the appropriate environment for effective meetings and events

• You will serve as the manager of the customer service process, receiving customer input and responding back with a plan of action

• Serve as the main point of contact for all users, coordinating events of all types from start to finish while keeping the customers and operation in mind by maximizing space

• Effectively plan and communicate to all departments the expressed need of the customer

• Works directly with leadership to ensure all catering options/menus are presented to the customer accurately

• Ensures that all appropriate communication for upcoming business is complete and distributed in a timely manner to the management team

• Works closely with the Audio Visual team to handle room set-ups, A.V. needs, and special requests

• Assists management in analyzing all aspects of the operation and reporting on any aspect that does not seem to be functioning properly

• Performs other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

This candidate for this job is a great team player with the ability create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments, particularly food & beverage and of course, the sales & marketing and events team

Qualifications and Requirements:

Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management, creativity and innovation are essential! Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach as well as anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds

• Handling objects

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.

• High level of competency in using data management systems preferably with Delphi or similar sales database tool.

• Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.

• May require a valid Driver’s License.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The salary range for this role is $70,000- $100,000 USD. This reflects the minimum to maximum salary range. This range is only applicable for this job to be performed in NY. This is the pay we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits] to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through internal website. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.