Convention Operations Assistant Manager
Job in
Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 89550, USA
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Grand Sierra Resort
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Event Management & Planning, Hotel/Hospitality Sales, Hotel Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Responsible for the management and planning of meetings/conventions and related activities.
- Attend Banquet Event Order (BEO) and staff meetings and perform as a team leader in the event delivery process.
- Work with Sales Managers and assign appropriate space needed by groups for RFPs and contracts.
- Manage the planning, execution, and supervision of assigned conventions per the contract and the client’s requirements.
- Communicate all group specifications and history to the appropriate operational departments. Ensure that all specifications are implemented and executed to established guidelines.
- Ensure the proper use of function space, exhibit hall and overall event space. Maximize group’s revenue by referring available goods, services, attractions, and sub-contractors to convention groups.
- Oversee contracted group room blocks to include cutoffs, attrition, etc.
- Mediate and resolve any problems that arise with convention group’s attendees and the hotel.
- Plan and develop convention programs, resumes, agendas, and services utilizing the Sales and Catering system according to client requirements and established guidelines.
- Create external communications to include introductory letters, appropriate property information, and tentative schedule of events for assigned convention groups.
- Host planning meetings, site inspections, pre-convention meetings as outlined in convention services departmental guidelines.
- Ensure guest satisfaction through the smooth execution of all assigned conventions as measured by pre and post event survey data.
- Ensure that all conventions adhere to company policies, fire department regulations, state liquor laws and other applicable government regulations.
- Track and report group revenues according to established guidelines
- Coordination of all group business as developed by the sales managers.
- Maintain well documented, accurate, organized and up to date file management in order to serve guests in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
- Develop guest profiles and maintain an effective trace system including trace dates and references resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
- Develops strong guest relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
- Follow up on all client needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
- Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.
- Responsible for the management and planning of meetings/conventions and related activities.
- Attend Banquet Event Order (BEO) and staff meetings and perform as a team leader in the event delivery process.
- Work with Sales Managers and assign appropriate space needed by groups for RFPs and contracts.
- Manage the planning, execution, and supervision of assigned conventions per the contract and the client’s requirements.
- Communicate all group specifications and history to the appropriate operational departments. Ensure that all specifications are implemented and executed to established guidelines.
- Ensure the proper use of function space, exhibit hall and overall event space. Maximize group’s revenue by referring available goods, services, attractions, and sub-contractors to convention groups.
- Oversee contracted group room blocks to include cutoffs, attrition, etc.
- Mediate and resolve any problems that arise with convention group’s attendees and the hotel.
- Plan and develop convention programs, resumes, agendas, and services utilizing the Sales and Catering system according to client requirements and established guidelines.
- Create external communications to include introductory letters, appropriate property information, and…
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