Executive Meeting Manager – Washington, DC

Recruiting Partner: Michael Gaidusek

Washington, District of Columbia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $60,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 160371

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Join a premier boutique property known for intimate, high-touch service and thoughtfully curated events. We're hiring an Executive Meeting Manager to lead planning and coordination for small group meetings and local catering events—this is a perfect opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in client-facing roles.

Executive Meeting Manager Benefits and Compensation:

  • Base salary of $60k – $65k
  • Bonus!
  • Paid parking covered by the company
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Employee discounts on hotel services and dining

Executive Meeting Manager Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in hotel Sales, Catering, or Event Planning
  • Proven success managing small meetings (up to 100 guests) and room blocks (up to 35 rooms/peak)
  • Comfortable managing all aspects of the sales and planning cycle—from inquiry to execution
  • Experience generating banquet event orders (BEOs), event resumes, and group contracts
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism when conducting site tours and presentations
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including AM and PM shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasionally overnight
  • Own vehicle required for local sales calls

Executive Meeting Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Familiarity with hotel booking and sales software (e.g., Delphi, Opera, TripleSeat)
  • Creative thinker with a passion for event execution and guest satisfaction
  • Ability to manage outside vendors to ensure seamless event delivery
  • Previous roles such as Catering Sales Manager, Event Coordinator, or Conference Services Manager
  • Well-versed in Microsoft Office suite and CRM platforms
  • Active participation in local hospitality or business networking groups a plus

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 160371

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Michael Gaidusek

Senior Recruiting Partner

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Michael Gaidusek

Senior Recruiting Partner