Senior Meeting and Special Event Manager

$76,000 - $91,000/Yr

Marriott International - Marana, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Marana, AZ

Accommodation

About the position

The Senior Meeting and Special Event Manager is responsible for planning and executing meetings and special events, ensuring a seamless transition from sales to operations. This role involves implementing departmental strategies and managing all aspects of property events to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute meetings and special events.
• Assist in the implementation of departmental strategies.
• Ensure seamless turnover from sales to operations for property events.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the banquet floor to ensure client satisfaction and quality standards.
• Develop working relationships with outside vendors and establish service agreements.
• Create opportunities to upsell during event planning.
• Manage department controllable expenses to achieve budget goals.
• Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate and execute departmental emergency procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 2 years of experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related area.

Benefits

• Bonus program
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
• Accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable)
• Life insurance
• Group disability insurance
• Travel discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Other life and work wellness benefits
• Stock awards and deferred compensation plans