Meeting & Events Manager, Riverbend presso Kohler Co.

Meeting & Events Manager, Riverbend

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

• Entertain clients on site during the sourcing (site visit) stage of proposal development.
• Collaborate with client to capture the vision and objective of their event.
• Lead direction for staffing levels of cross functional teams (both internal and external) to deliver Five Star corporate events.
• Demonstrate and act as mentor to M&E Coordinator and Sales Coordinator associates. 
• Drive incremental revenue to the resort by promoting high margin programming; up-selling clients to exceed Food & Beverage minimums and adding incremental programming.  
• Serve as on-site contact during high-profile programming.
• Partner with Corporate Sales team on pre-contracted site visits to increase capture rate of corporate events.

• Partner with client to achieve resort or property spend above contracted obligation: F&B selections, upgraded linens, event space upgrades, additional activity selections, guestroom upgrades and promotion of pre/post guest stays.  
• Deliver luxury programming to increase rebooking rates.  

• Attend weekly Banquet & Event Order (BEO) and Resume meeting to drive scheduling and ordering assignments throughout the resort.
• Participate in departmental coverage as scheduled. 
• Develop group quotes and negotiate with 3rd party product and service providers.
• Communicate up to the minute client revisions throughout the resort or property to promote the guest experience and increase rebooking rates.  
• Create "resource library" for 3rd party vendors -- driving commissionable revenue to Riverbend or Kohler Hospitality.
• Conduct Post Conference Meetings with client and internal sales team -- providing profitability analysis on programming to internal teams.
• Participate in Manager On Duty Program – Morning, Evening & Weekend Coverage.

• Provide monthly banquet forecast to accounting and banquet/catering teams.
• Post audit program profitability via Master Bill actual spend in comparison to Contracted obligation.

Within all established guidelines:

• Generate proposals/contracts for one day events.
• Deliver banquet events orders prior to group arrival.
• Deliver group resumes prior to group arrival
• Submit group rooming list prior to group arrival
• Follow up on all accounts receivable billing concerns.

Skills/Requirements

• Knowledge of computer software to include; Experience with applicable property management system is a plus. General computer proficiency required.
• Minimum of three years of Hospitality experience required.
• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management or related field highly preferred.
• Private club experience preferred. 
• Golf Event planning experience with demonstrated execution of events highly preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $59,250 - $74,050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.