Senior Events Manager - NY Marriott Marquis

Marriott International is a globally renowned hospitality company known for its exceptional service and diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts. Among its luxury brands, JW Marriott stands out as a premier collection of more than 100 beautiful properties located in gateway cities and distinctive resort destinations worldwide. JW Marriott is dedicated to ensuring a positive work environment, emphasizing associate happiness as a fundamental component of excellent guest service. The brand is synonymous with genuine hospitality, rooted in the legacy of its founder J. Willard Marriott, and fosters a culture of confidence, innovation, and community among its team members. JW Marriott values holistic well-being and offers opportunities for advancement, training, and recognition, creating a workplace where passion for hospitality can thrive in a luxury setting.

The Event Manager role at JW Marriott, situated at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY, is a full-time management position focused on delivering effortless event execution and maximizing customer satisfaction and revenue. This role involves extensive coordination with sales teams, property departments, clients, and other stakeholders during all event phases including pre-event, event, and post-event activities. The Event Manager is responsible for handling primarily complex events, ensuring seamless transitions between sales and service teams, and serving as the main point of contact on-site to guarantee outstanding customer experiences. A key component of this position is revenue optimization through upselling and offering enhancements, combined with leadership responsibilities where the Event Manager acts on behalf of the Director of Event Management or Director of Event Planning and Operations when needed.

Candidates ideal for this role possess a solid background in hotel event management or related experience, with either a high school diploma paired with two years of relevant experience, or a two-year degree in hospitality or business-related fields. The role demands critical problem-solving skills, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach throughout the event lifecycle. Duties encompass managing budgets, operational challenges, group room blocks, event documentation, and revenue forecasting. The Event Manager will lead pre- and post-event meetings, oversee billing and payments, and ensure adherence to Marriott's high service standards. The position offers a competitive annual salary range from $101,000 to $131,000, with eligibility for performance bonuses. Being located in a bustling New York City environment, this role presents a stimulating opportunity to contribute to memorable events in one of the world’s premier hospitality brands.