Leigh Velez, Chsp Email & Phone Number

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Remote

Convention sales for Erie's Bayfront Landing - Sheraton Erie Bayfront, Courtyard Erie Bayfront & Bayfront Convention Center. Develop and implement group sales strategies to maximize revenue for the complex and meet revenue goals. Utilize client relationships, negotiation skills and creative selling to close business. Work closely with on-property team to.

Responsible for development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies for the hotel, including securing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts, to maximize the profitability of the hotel and maintain customer satisfaction. Sells hotel guest rooms, catering services, and banquet facilities through direct client contact to maximize total.

Responsible for selling and servicing events. Worked closely with Hotel Sales Managers in contract negotiations and servicing groups as it relates to catering services. Up sell banquet food and beverage including menu planning, agenda setting and hotel meeting services. Create BEO's to facilitate communication before, during and post event with pertinent.

Managed conference center in $7M green building. Developed position to cultivate new clients and members. Tripled revenue of center in first year. Finalized all contracts and licensing necessary for events. Developed inovative green catering guidlines. Prepared annual budget and submittal of invoices for payments. Successfully planned events such corporate.