Maintain files, records and reports related to budgets, contacts, planning activities, timelines, contracts, purchase orders, and post‑meeting notes; complete forecasts, plans, and productivity reports for management.
Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans; monitor budget and upsell products and services while minimizing waste to increase revenue.
Negotiate room prices and sell USPs and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines.
Monitor local competitors and compare their operations with ours.
Solicit business and follow up on referrals and potential sales leads.
Keep abreast of trends, systems, practices, and equipment in audio‑visual through trade literature, hotel shows, and site visits.
Provide direction on and conduct market research.
Maintain regular contact with IHG regional hotels and r...