Task Force Hotel Conference Service Manager- New York, New York

About the Company: SSP's looking for Sales, Catering Sales, and Conference Service Manager as well as Director of Catering/Sales. Task Force Consultants that are willing to travel, work in fast pace environments, easily adaptable, approachable, fast learners and are result driven!This is a Task Force Role that requires 100% travel- This role is located in New York, New York.About the Role: Our task force consultants are required when hotels are experiencing revenue producing open positions. Task force work environments are fast paced with high expectations and are results driven. Those wishing to face unique and challenging projects will flourish in this role. Assignments include, but are not limited to: openings, management transitions, property re-positioning and staffing transitions. Extensive travel should be expected. Task force consultant will be on site for the duration of the assignment and will be afforded a trip home every second week end. All travel expenses are paid for.Responsibilities:An SSP Conference Services Management task force professional is a business partner responsible for all catering and conference services duties requiring a solid knowledge of CI/TY. They will manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are exceeded. They are responsible for engaging in total Hotel revenue and yield strategies. The position shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction.Qualifications:Must be a US Citizen or have work permit to work in the United States.Required Skills:A minimum of 5 years of successful hotel catering or conference services management experience a MUSTA minimum of 3 years at full service hotelMust have worked on property within the last 3 years.Solid working knowledge of CI/TY, Certified is preferredSpecific measurable accomplishments in past positionsPreferred Skills:Must possess a maturity and professional disposition to operate in our Clients dynamic environmentsMust embrace ongoing changeMust be able to comply with and exceed standards set forth by SSP in the execution of these skillsAbility to quickly understand and execute against defined assignment prioritiesAbility to quickly assimilate and organize information to execute proactive sales activitiesMust be able to examine and interpret data to identify improved revenue performanceRequires excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skillsMust be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learnMust be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team playerKnowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interactCreative and innovative problem solverEnergetic, proactive, takes calculated risks, and perseveres to attain goalsLeads through example, personal values, and vision