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The Woodcliff Hotel/Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Wedding Specialist to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

A Wedding Specialist serves as a trusted partner to couples and their families, guiding them through every step of the wedding planning journey to create a truly unforgettable celebration. This role builds meaningful relationships with brides, grooms, and their loved ones, providing personalized service, creative solutions, and expert attention to detail throughout the planning process. Working within a full-service hotel environment, the Wedding Specialist coordinates all event elements-from ceremony and reception details to guest accommodations and dining experiences-while collaborating with hotel teams to ensure flawless execution. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating memorable moments, delivering exceptional hospitality, and turning each couple's vision into a seamless and extraordinary reality.

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Hospitality Group you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Hospitality Group provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategyDrive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
• Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events
• Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel
• Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goalsAchieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity
• Negotiate contracts according to company standards
• Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented
• Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and proceduresProvide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
• Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation
• Completes daily/weekly/monthly reports as directed by the DOS/GM
• Participate in Quarterly/Annual Business and Marketing Plans, assist with budget process
• Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Negotiating Skills
• Strong computer skills
• Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.