Executive Meeting Manager

We're looking for a confident, creative, and energetic Executive Meeting Manager to oversee meeting and event planning for three dynamic hotels in Chicago. This is an on-property role
, where you'll build strong client relationships, drive new business, engaged, and partner closely with the hotel teams to deliver exceptiona experiences and achieve revenue goals.

• Proven experience in hotel catering, conference services, or event management
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events across several properties simultaneously
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable meeting experiences
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, and hotel teams
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing priorities
• Experience with Delphi or similar sales and catering software preferred
• Hilton brand experience and Chicago market knowledge are a plus, but we're most interested in finding a talented hospitality professional who is passionate about events

• Actively solicit, negotiate, and secure group bookings for meetings, conferences, and social events
• Respond to inbound inquiries and prospect new business opportunities
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, event planners, and local businesses
• Conduct site visits and presentations to showcase our hotel’s meeting spaces and services
• Coordinate all aspects of meetings and events across three hotels, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional guest satisfaction
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Food & Beverage, and Banquets to ensure seamless communication and event delivery
• Conduct pre-convention meetings, prepare banquet event orders (BEOs), and oversee event details from planning through execution
• Build strong relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and provide creative solutions that exceed expectations
• Be present at the hotels each week, supporting teams, engaging with clients, and ensuring every event reflects our commitment to hospitality excellence

If you're an experienced hospitality professional who loves bringing events to life, enjoys working across multiple properties, and is ready to make an impact in Chicago, we'd love to hear from you.

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* The anticipated compensation range for the position is $60k- $66k per year. The salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience in the job and the required industry, education, etc.*

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States in accordance with federal law. New hires will be required to complete Form I-9 documentation upon employment.

Source:
Hospitality Online