Executive Meeting Manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties;
Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMID WORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers.

Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality.

From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:
Welcome to the Virginia Guesthouse Opening in April 2026, the Virginia Guesthouse is a 214-room hotel featuring 25,000 square feet of conference and event space located on the beautiful Grounds of the University of Virginia. Making its debut in the spirited WAHOO community, the Guesthouse will offer a vibrant and inspiring setting for guests, conference attendees, faculty, and students alike.

We’re building a team that’s as welcoming and dynamic as the guests we’ll serve. Whether you’re an experienced hospitality professional or just starting your career, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, people-first environment. If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to shape the guest experience from day one, join us—and be part of something special at the Virginia Guesthouse.

About the Opportunity Join the Virginia Guest House Hotel and Conference Center, a newly built, 214-room property featuring 25,000 square feet of event space, a full-service restaurant, Grab & Go Café, and a stunning rooftop bar. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the launch and success of a high-profile hotel and conference center in Charlottesville, VA. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive Meeting Manager to help solicit, book and plan successful events—including programs sponsored by the UVA community and open market business meetings and room only business both groups and individuals.

This role works closely with the Director of Event Planning, the Food & Beverage and Property Operations teams. The EMM reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing. Proactively generate and secure new business through prospecting, networking, and industry engagement within assigned markets, including the University of Virginia, open-market group business, and travel advisor-generated individual travel, to maximize guest room, meeting, and event revenue.

Your Role and Responsibilities Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the UVA community, corporate, social, and event clients to drive repeat and referral business. Prepare customized proposals, cost estimates, contracts, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in an accurate and timely manner. Negotiate function space, food and beverage minimums, and related services within established departmental guidelines. Conduct site visits, client…