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Job Title: Conference Center Planning...
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-01

Company Name: ARAMARK
Contact: Human Resources
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Fax: email only please

Description: Conference Center Planning Manager – HEAHLtutuCCPM44452oc

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Description About Higher Education When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry - people who arent afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.

As a Conference Planning Manager at The Desmond Tutu Center, you will coordinate the activities of staff and conference personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conferences. You will coach the client by providing information and suggestions pertaining to conferences. The Conference Center Planning Manager disseminates appropriate information to the operational departments and acts as liaison between the clients and the operation in order to meet clients needs and expectations. Conference Planning Manager also works directly with Event Staff assigning and following up on tasks and assignments. As a Conference Planning Manager you will also be responsible for marketing the component for Catering opportunities. Specific duties include marketing activities and site visits to generate new business and contacts. Determining and securing proper catering space for groups. Follow-up with all catering clients through phone calls, letters, and site tours in order to secure contracts and ensure customer satisfaction. Generating contracts, updating client files, and entering information into the Sales and Catering system. Participating in professional organizations to meet new prospects and remain updated with industry information and trends. Communicating and collaborating with other departments to provide quality services for all groups. Attending weekly meetings for aging/billing, business review and sales meeting. Participating in special projects as needed. You will plan, develop and execute sales strategies tailored to potential clients, and keep informed on competitive services and pricing. You will coach the client by providing information and suggestions pertaining to catered events.

Qualifications Ideal candidates will possess a bachelors degree and one year of Conference Planning or Catering experience. The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential. Contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Profile Job Field Hotel/Conference Centers Locations US-NY-New York Organization Higher Education

Please refer to Job code aramark-569561 when responding to this ad.

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