Event Management Director

Marriott International is a renowned global hospitality company recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the hotel and event management industry. With a diverse portfolio of brands catering to a variety of traveller preferences, Marriott International combines quality, originality, and a bold character to create unique and memorable experiences for its guests. The Autograph Collection by Marriott is a distinguished group of four and five-star independent hotels, each appealing to "The Individualist" – travellers who seek more than just a place to stay; they desire an experience that adds value to their personal narrative, whether for leisure or business. This brand embodies a philosophy of individuality, quality, and memorable service, attracting guests who appreciate a high standard of hospitality and uniqueness in every stay.

The Event Management position at Marriott International under the Autograph Collection is a full-time management role based in Dearborn, Michigan. It offers an annual pay range from $101,000 to $133,000 with bonus eligibility, reflecting the senior level and strategic importance of the role within the organization. This role is pivotal in maintaining and advancing Marriott's standards of excellence in event planning, execution, and service delivery.

As the strategic business leader of the Event Management department, this position oversees multiple facets of event-related operations including event planning, banquets/catering, event services, and event technology. If applicable, the role also includes responsibilities surrounding destination management. This leadership position involves developing and implementing departmental strategies ensuring alignment with the overall brand business strategy and corporate initiatives. The successful candidate will focus on executing all property events seamlessly, ensuring smooth transitions from sales to operations and back to sales, demonstrating a high level of coordination and communication.

Core responsibilities include leading the event management teams to deliver exceptional customer service, meeting or exceeding brand target customer needs, and maximizing the financial performance of the department. This leader is not only responsible for operational excellence but also for employee satisfaction, fostering an environment where team members are motivated, engaged, and held accountable for service standards and product delivery. The role requires a strategic thinker who can research market trends, analyze competitors’ products and pricing, and develop innovative approaches to keep Marriott competitive and profitable.

This role demands close cooperation with other departments such as culinary teams to ensure compliance with food safety standards and coordination with property operations to manage resources, inventory, and maintenance of event spaces and equipment. The candidate will also develop and maintain key vendor relationships to enhance service offerings and generate additional revenue opportunities.

The position also entails human resource responsibilities including ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, reviewing property event operations annually to make necessary adjustments, managing staffing levels to fulfill operational and guest service needs, and executing emergency procedures as required. Regular and effective communication across all levels of event operations is fundamental to this role.

Marriott International values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. The company fosters an inclusive environment where associates’ unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences are embraced and celebrated. By joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection, candidates become part of a global team dedicated to personal and professional growth, championing individuality and achieving excellence in hospitality. This role offers a compelling opportunity for a driven, strategic leader to contribute to and grow within a respected and dynamic hospitality organization.