Senior Events Manager

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

 

The position assists in the execution of all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales.  Ensures the team meets the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing event revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department.  Assists in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Assisting in Managing Event Management Operations and Budgets

·  Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.
·  Reviews scheduled events and troubleshoots potential challenges/conflicts.
·  Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations.
·  Works with culinary team to ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
·  Assists with the oversight of Event Operations including Banquets, Event Services and Event Technology.
·  Assists with the oversight of event planning team (BEO/Resume writers).
·  Ensures meeting space and corresponding heart of the house areas are cleaned and maintained.
·  Ensures furniture and equipment is maintained and inventory levels are kept in accordance to corporate guidelines.
·  Assists in the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas

 

Managing Profitability

·  Introduces ideas to leadership team to enable property to remain competitive.
·  Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
·  Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.

Leading Event Management Teams

·  Conducts formal pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback.
·  Leads formal pre-event and post-event meetings for average to large-sized assigned groups.
·  Facilitates various meetings as he/she perceives necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).

 

Supporting and Coordinating with the Sales and Marketing Function

·  Assists in the sales process and revenue forecasting for customer groups.
·  Up-sells products and services throughout the event process.
·  Forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio visual) for his/her groups.

 

Conducting Human Resources Activities

·  Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
·  Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.
·  Assists in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
·  Take initiative to use his/her experience to improve service performance according to his/her evaluation of the issue and resolution.
·  Works with the property staff and customers to address operational challenges associated with his/her group.
·  Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Aloft, we aren’t your typical hotel—but we aren’t too cool for school either. We’re here to be our guests’ launching and landing pad. Whether they are taking their dog for a walk and coming back for a drink, wrapping up a day of meetings with coworkers, or they’re in town to see family, friends, or their favorite band, we offer a hub for connection to others and the area around them, with modern design and personality to boot. We’re looking for confident self-expressers who aren’t afraid to draw outside the lines. If you are someone who gets excited about the possibilities to connect with others, then Aloft Hotels is the place for you. In joining Aloft Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.