General Manager - ACE Conference Center: ACE Limited/ACE INA

The ACE Group of Companies is one of the worlds leading global commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 16,000 employees worldwide and offices in more than 50 countries.

ACE serves the property and casualty insurance needs of businesses of all sizes in a broad range of industries. We also provide specialized insurance products—such as personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance—to individuals in select countries. Our reinsurance operations include both property and casualty and life companies.

Details of this critical opening follow:

GENERAL MANAGER- THE ACE CONFERENCE CENTER

Possessing the optimal combination of distinctive facilities and professional staff , the ACE Conference Center is dedicated to serious, productive business meetings in a relaxed, natural environment. For over twenty-five years, ACE Conference Center has had one mission – to provide clients with an unparalleled experience for their business meetings, training programs, and customer or social events. We invite you to visit each section of our website to become familiar with all that we offer: www.aceconferencecenter.com

Catering to the needs of conference and meeting planners and guests is top priority, therefore the ACE Conference Center seeks an experienced General Manager who will be responsible for the operation of the Center’s Events and Sales, Operations, Food and Beverage, Security, Grounds and Finance. Overall, the GM will supervise an enterprise of approximately 160 employees.

The selected executive will plan, direct, and coordinate all operations of the Conference Center. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, financial management, sales and planning the use of materials and human resources.

This role reports to the Senior Vice President/Global Administrative Officer of ACE.

This individual will provide direction and guidance to ensure the highest level of excellence is delivered to the attendees and guests on a consistent basis. Additional duties include:

Effectively oversee and manage in excess of $10 million of ACE assets;

Hire, train, supervise and motivate staff;

Provide a high level of knowledge and expertise in innovative sales and marketing, specifically in achieving breakthrough results,

An ability to display a creative and cutting edge approach to operations;

A displayed track record of self motivation and motivation of others to meet sales targets:

A history of involvement in appropriate day-to-day operation decisions; and

A proven ability to manage all facets of sales, operations, food and beverage, grounds and security staff, driving these functions to budgeted results.

Candidate qualifications include:

A minimum of 10 years in a senior level hospitality/event sales role in a high quality hotel/conference center operation;

A degree in Hospitality with a professional designation a plus;

Strong leadership ability with excellent managerial, administrative, communication, organizational, and financial skills;

An ability to exceed financial and operational expectations; and

A displayed positive “can do” attitude.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include appropriate trade organization dues and education, and ability to earn cash bonuses, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan, paid time off, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with a generous company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.

Sound like the right job for you? For consideration, please apply below. If you would like additional information about the ACE Group, please visit our website at www.acelimited.com