Shades of Green Resort is dedicated to enhancing readiness and morale of the combined Armed Forces by providing affordable, first-class accommodations in a premier setting combined with friendly and enthusiastic service in an environment revolving around respect, dignity and teamwork for those who have served or continue to serve our great nation. Located at Lake Buena Vista on Walt Disney World property

Duties

Works under general supervision of the Sales & Conference Manager. dual responsibilities of booking groups and conferences and coordinating, administering and monitoring scheduled conferences resulting in an increase in revenue. Books group and conference sales events based on availability and organizational guidance. Incumbent is expected to use creative ideas and resourceful means to "sell" facilities for conferences. Evaluates and coordinates detailed aspects of each event from conference space, rooms, recreational and team building events, audio visual requirements, transportation requirement, child care support, social events, etc. Primarily responsible for pre-conference/meeting/banquet bookings, executions and follow-up, also the coordination of these activities with other concerned departments, as well as external sources and contractors during all phases of the group and/or conference. Processes group and conference rooming lists. Formulates and prepares contractual arrangements for each group/conference event and coordinates with individual clients for finalization/completion of sale. Creates and strengthens strategic business relationships with all military travel professionals including, but not limited to, base ITT/ITR managers, Leisure Travel Office managers, single military member coordinators, retiree coordinators and key DOD Commanders. Creates and maintains database files for all business clients. Responsible for identifying promotional opportunities and representing the organization at travel shows, industry tradeshows, group presentations and additional promotional opportunities. Generates presentation materials and conducts informational briefings for a wide range of DOD personnel and travel offices. Partners with the marketing department to seize marketing opportunities including, but not limited to, base publications, base television, commercial military publications and sponsorship opportunities. Responsible for researching and tracking target markets for current and future business opportunities, and keeps aligned with marketing trends and competitor products, services and pricing. Responsible for maintaining promotional collateral inventories and orders. Submits weekly activity reports and generates written reports on various topics upon request. Maintains technical equipment, performs administrative duties as required. Coordinates and participates in familiarization tours and events. Travels extensively throughout military communities and special event locations as needed, operating a military vehicle in accordance with SOP's, and is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities and closing sales. Evaluates financial statements, reviewing costs against revenues, advising supervisor of status and recommending improvements. Assists in ensuring the adherence to all the Internal Control items related to the conference activities. Maintains conference, lobby and guest areas. Supports and works with Management with Social Media and Special Events Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A physical examination may be required
• Must be willing to adhere to strict appearance policy
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. All qualification requirements must include experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level. Work experience or education directly related to duties to be performed. Experience with computer reservations systems for hotels. ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES MEETING HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA WILL BE INITIALLY REFERRED. IF A HIGHLY-QUALIFIED CANDIDATE IS NOT ELECTED, AN ADDITIONAL REFERRAL TO INCLUDE ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY BE ISSUED AT MANAGEMENT'S REQUEST. In addition to the above, Highly Qualified Candidates will possess the following: Experience with event planning and event execution Experience working with Wedding Planners and vendors Experience planning and organizing holiday and special events Experience working closely with Banquet Operations teams Experience preparing and reading Event Orders IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCES, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WHEN USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Contacts

• Address SG-NAF-SHOFGR SHADES OF GREEN HOTEL DO NOT MAIL Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 US
• Name: Shades of Green Resort®
• Phone: (407) 824-3190
• Email: [email protected]