Eric Steigerwald

About Eric Steigerwald

ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL MEETINGSLas Vegas remains one of the most productive meeting and convention destinations in the world. With 11 major resorts on The Strip and additional destinations in Nevada, Mississippi, Michigan and our newest resort in Springfield, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International™ offers a broad range of meeting and convention venues to make every event successful. MGM Resorts International™ offers 3,006,826+ sq ft of meeting space throughout our resorts to accommodate any size conference, seminar or meeting.VEGAS MEANS BUSINESSBusiness leaders and meeting planners know that when it comes to putting on a meeting, holding an event or producing a tradeshow, Las Vegas provides the best value. With 39,500+ hotel rooms and 2,475,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, MGM Resorts International offers the largest variety of options to fit all budgets.WHY MEET IN LAS VEGAS?• Dates - Capacity, in rooms and meeting venues, to handle many simultaneous groups.• Budget - Variety of hotel and meeting offerings to fit every budget• Cost-Effective Travel - 100+ non-stop flights from cities all over the country. An airport located just off The Strip and everything close at hand. Let\'s not forget FREE PARKING!• Increased Attendance - Research shows that when a convention moves to Las Vegas, attendance increases approximately 14%• Value - Vegas offers a first-rate product. • Award-Winning Service - A city built on service. A 24-hour city that prides itself on fulfilling every need creates an environment ideal for doing business right.• Continues Convention Reign -#1 trade show destination according to the \"2010 TSNN 250 US Trade Shows.\"About me:Sales Leader with over 25 years of professional sales experience combined with more than 30 years in the Hospitality Industry. Very Strong track record of successful convention sales and account development. Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously with the self-motivation, initiative, and business savvy necessary to meet the challenges of today’s competitive marketplace. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff, management, and customers. Exceptional managerial and negotiation skills. Established track record of consistently exceeding sales goals, increasing revenues, and favorably impacting profitability. Driven by a desire to succeed and excel along with being a team leader with a persistent approach to identifying and closing sales.

Experience

1. Director of Global Sales

   MGM Resorts International

   Jul 2024 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

Skills

• Hospitality
• Yield Management
• Hotels
• Contract Negotiations
• Convention Services
• Budgets
• Events
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Leadership
• Hotel Booking
• Opening Hotels
• Revenue Analysis
• Front Office
• Management
• Resorts
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hotel Management
• Casino
• Event Planning
• Conventions
• Marketing Strategy
• Rooms Division
• Tourism
• Budgeting
• Restaurants
• Trade Shows
• Negotiation
• Sales Management
• Sales
• Food & Beverage
• Contract Negotiation
• Banquets
• Corporate Events
• Banquet Operations
• Catering
• Property Management Systems
• Hospitality Industry