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Pay: $65000 per year - $71000 per yearAt Great Wolf, the Conference Services Manager is responsible for the successful outcome of meetings, events and programs from pre-arrival through post-departure while enhancing the client experience and revenue through upselling and on-site revenue generation.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesCreates and manages groups in OPERA S&C systemAssists with 30-60-90 day catering forecast that is prepared weeklyCompletes Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Resumes for clients and operations departments to communicate specific needs, contracted/agreed upon details and pricing for the meeting, event or programConduct weekly BEO meetings to discuss events with the director of food & beverage, banquet manager, banquet chef and all relevant personnel to maximize budgets/sales goals and operational executionProvide detailed information on groups' specific needs from arrival through departureActs as a liaison between lodge and groups, ensuring meeting space is appropriately set up and handles any special client requests and activities on or off-siteCreates group Resumes which detail group purpose, room/suite types, block/pickup, rates and special negotiations, VIP's, meeting and recreation agenda, AV, accounting, and all special instructions to operational departments of lodgeAttains pre-set monthly revenue goals for upselling of banquets, as determined by the director of sales and cateringMeets the clients upon arrival and introduces them to key hotel staff.Communicates last minute changes of group functions to hotel staff and ensures satisfactory follow throughPlans and conducts pre-convention meetings, as requested by clientRepresent the lodge in resolving complaints from groups and group attendees, including but not limited to billing and reservationsBasic Qualifications & SkillsAssociates degree in hotel/hospitality or related fieldMinimum 1 year in event/conference planning or related hospitality experienceDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteSuccessful completion of criminal background check and drug screenProfessional communication skills both verbal and writtenDesired Qualifications & TraitsSignificant customer service experienceStrong problem solving and organizational skillsAttention to detail and ability to exceed quality standardsEnthusiastic and positive energyMulti-tasking abilityMinimum 1 year supervisory/leadership experience in hospitality fieldPhysical RequirementsAble to lift up to 20lbsAble to bend, stretch, and twistAble to stand or sit for long periods of timeThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.