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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
training programs
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Job Description
Marriott International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, known for its exceptional service standards, innovative approaches, and extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts. With a presence in numerous countries around the world, Marriott is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests while empowering its employees through growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment. The company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a culture where all associates feel valued and respected, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and staff.
The Convention Services department at Marriott plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating events, conventions, and... Show More
The Convention Services department at Marriott plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating events, conventions, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED
- 6 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area
- or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
- 3 years experience in event management or related professional area
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED with 6 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing or related area
- bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 3 years experience in event management or related area
- proficiency in event planning and coordination
- strong communication skills
- leadership and team management abilities
- knowledge of current trends in the conventions and meetings industry
- familiarity with Sales and Catering software systems
Job Duties
- manage and coordinate convention services activities associated with planning, supervising and executing events for complex and high touch convention and event groups
- communicate all group specifications and history to appropriate operational departments
- ensure that all specifications are implemented and executed to established guidelines
- partner with senior department leadership to implement process improvements designed to increase client satisfaction and operational efficiencies
- accurately forecast group revenues according to established guidelines
- promote proper use of function space, exhibit hall and overall event space
- maximize group revenue by referring available goods, services, attractions, and sub-contractors to convention groups
- assist with training and development initiatives for convention services staff
- verify advanced knowledge of conventions and meeting industry and familiarity with current trends
- oversee contracted group room blocks including cutoffs and attrition
- plan and develop convention programs, resumes, agendas and services utilizing Sales and Catering system according to client requirements and established guidelines
- create external communications including contract addendums and introductory letters
- host planning meetings, site inspections, pre-convention meetings
- promote client satisfaction through smooth execution of assigned conventions
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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