Groups & Event Manager

The Society Hotel is focused on connecting people and creating community through hospitality. As the Groups & Events Manager (onsite in Bingen, WA), you will help drive group business while partnering with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth, successful events from start to finish.

What you’ll do

This role centers on identifying new group opportunities and managing group and event bookings to support revenue growth. You will target a range of group types, build strong relationships, and coordinate the details that keep events on track.

• Identify and pursue new group business, including corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and group leisure stays
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, event planners, and third-party vendors to generate leads and secure bookings
• Create tailored proposals and presentations that align with client needs and support maximum profitability
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure group bookings while maintaining competitive rates
• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Use existing software to manage client and contract workflows
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process
• Coordinate key event logistics (room blocks, catering, audiovisual needs, décor, transportation, and other details) in partnership with the client point of contact, while ensuring plans meet venue requirements
• Work with the hotel operations team to support event execution, from setup through breakdown
• Manage multiple events at once while keeping timelines and budgets on track
• Complete post-event follow-up to support client satisfaction and future business opportunities
• Represent The Society Hotel in a positive manner and follow requests from the General Manager

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience in event management and sales, ideally in a hotel, restaurant, or event venue setting
• Proven experience in group sales, meeting planning, or event coordination
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of hotel booking systems and event management software
• Creative problem-solving skills and a customer-first attitude
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coordination

Tools you’ll use

• Hotel booking systems
• Event management software

Benefits and support

The Society Hotel offers comprehensive benefits designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Full insurance benefits for employees working 32+ hours per week
• 401k employer match
• Childcare stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee travel program (per quarter)
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Consecutive days off
• Hotel discounts for all locations
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Culture and direction

The Society Hotel’s mission is to connect people and create community through hospitality. The team values include Authenticity, Accessibility, Comfort, and Adventure, with a vision focused on top customer satisfaction, the most satisfied staff, and being the best hotel investment.