Conference Services Manager

D.C. Global Talent Inc.

$80K — $85K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in Conference Services, Event Management, or Luxury Resort Operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Experience in a Forbes Five-Star or luxury hospitality environment is preferred
  • Track record in servicing corporate meetings, incentive travel, executive retreats, luxury weddings, and social events
  • Strong knowledge of Delphi, Opera Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Financial skills in budgeting, forecasting, and billing reconciliation
  • Exceptional writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Organizational and project management skills with a focus on detail

Responsibilities

  • Own the full lifecycle of contracted group business from turnover to departure
  • Prepare and maintain necessary documentation and systems for events
  • Lead on-site execution as the primary contact and address issues in real time
  • Conduct Resume/BEO meetings and manage client touchpoints
  • Coordinate across departments for rooming lists, transportation, and vendor access
  • Monitor room block management, attrition, and cutoff dates
  • Oversee financial reconciliation, including deposits and billing accuracy
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and prepare revenue reports for groups and banquets

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Subsidized housing
  • Travel benefits
Full Job Description
Manager, Groups & Events Services
Luxury Resort | Bozeman, Montana (occasional travel to the resort property required)

Compensation
  • Base Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / year
  • Housing Allowance: $1,000 / month
  • Relocation Assistance: $3,000

Role Overview
Owns the full lifecycle of contracted group business - meetings, incentive programs, executive retreats, luxury weddings, and special events - from formal turnover by Sales through departure and post-event reconciliation. Serves as the primary client point of contact throughout planning and on-site execution, partnering closely with resort leadership to deliver flawless, five-star events.

Key Deliverables
  • Client planning ownership - manage all logistics for meetings, incentives, retreats, weddings, and buyouts from turnover through departure
  • Documentation & systems - prepare and maintain Group Resumes, BEOs, and event specifications; keep Delphi and Opera Cloud current throughout planning
  • On-site execution - serve as lead on-site contact, run client touchpoints, coordinate VIP arrivals and group movements, resolve issues in real time
  • Meeting leadership - lead Resume/BEO meetings, pre-convention meetings, and group arrival meetings
  • Cross-functional coordination - align rooming lists, VIPs, transportation, billing, AV, décor, and vendor access with operational departments
  • Room block management - monitor pickup, cut-off dates, and attrition; flag changes to Sales, Revenue Management, and Reservations
  • Financial reconciliation - manage deposits, billing instructions, master account accuracy, and final post-event billing
  • Forecasting & reporting - maintain accurate Delphi forecasts and prepare group/banquet revenue reports
  • Sales handoff - participate in turnover meetings and provide operational feedback to support future bookings

Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years in Conference Services, Event Management, or Luxury Resort Operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Prior experience in a Forbes Five-Star or luxury hospitality environment preferred
  • Proven track record servicing corporate meetings, incentive travel, executive retreats, luxury weddings, and social events
  • Strong working knowledge of Delphi, Opera Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Financial acumen - budgeting, forecasting, and billing reconciliation
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Client identity withheld pending mutual candidate interest. Full benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, subsidized housing, and travel benefits) shared upon progression.

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