Radisson Executive Meeting Manager

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Radisson Hotel La Crosse is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Executive Meeting Manager to join our high-performing Sales Team!

As an Executive Meeting Manager, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by proactively prospecting, closing, and facilitating group business opportunities, as well as overseeing event execution. You'll also participate in implementing strategies to increase hotel awareness and coordinate business operations across departments.

SHIFT:

Hybrid Schedule | Full-Time: Primarily standard business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed to support evets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our quirky group offers a break from the repetition, with no two days that are ever the same. We are pleased to offer:

Day 1, we are pleased to offer:

• Competitive Vacation and Personal Time

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Flexibility in work from office and home combination

• Flexibility in scheduling

After the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment, we are pleased to offer:

• Excellent benefits package including, health, dental, vision, long term disability, pet insurance, and so much more!

• Employer paid AD&D

• Employer paid Life Insurance

• Employer paid Short Term Disability

• Employer HSA contribution

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Responsibility #1 (70%):

• Sales initiatives, managing RFPs, detailing BEOs, generating new leads, and providing clear, strong and creative negotiation and accommodation for current and potential client requests.

Responsibility #2 (20%):

• Conduct market research and analysis to align with industry trends and opportunities for soliciting business and maintaining client loyalty for future bookings.

Responsibility #3 (10%):

• Servicing of booked events within market segment. Serving as point of contact and liaison between guests, sales, catering and all other impacted hotel operations departments post to ensure smooth execution of meetings and events.

REQUIREMENT/SKILLS:

• One - three years full service hotel experience preferred

• Local market knowledge preferred

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience managing brand standards

• Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure

• Exposure or previous coordination of hotel sales contract laws

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Opera, Cvent diagraming

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• Strong mathematical skills

• Ability to travel

• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed due to business volume or group needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of times

• Lift, carry, or otherwise move and use of force or exertion up to 75 lbs.

• Use of manual dexterity of common office equipment; such as but not limited to computers, printers, phones ect.

Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.