Conference Services Assistant

About Us Experience the Thrill of Downtown Salt Lake City at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek. Join our vibrant team at the heart of Salt Lake City! Situated amidst the city's most beloved attractions, our hotel seamlessly blends modern style with the spirit of the great outdoors. Located across from The Salt Palace Convention Center and a block from TRAX, we're at the epicenter of exciting conventions and group events. This fast-paced environment provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), discounted parking, and subsidized TRAX passes. We are also committed to your professional growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages career advancement. Ready for Your Next Adventure? Apply today and discover a rewarding career at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek. We're more than just a hotel; we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Compensation Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No Overview Assist the Director of Catering and Conference Service Manager in the administrative functions required for effective convention management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Answer incoming telephone calls, completing a lead form for all inquiries and assist guests with questions, changes and special requests. Ensure no leads are abandoned and all calls are returned promptly (generally within four hours). Communicate requests to appropriate departments. * Type all banquet event orders and convention resumes with appropriate cover letters. Type thank you letters and comment cards. * Prepare all outgoing correspondence for mailing and file copies. Mail catering and wedding brochures as requested. * Maintain filing system according to HEI Hotels and *Resorts standards. File contracts and correspondence daily. Daily pull of trace cards and files. * Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. * Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills * Hotel experience preferred. * Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy. * Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer using Microsoft Office Suite software. * Typing proficiency at a minimum of 75 wpm with or without reasonable accommodation. * Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions. * Ability to stand and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift with or without reasonable accommodation. * Ability to set-up and maintain filing systems with or without reasonable accommodation. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. *Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial w ellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans Disabled