Franchised Event Manager

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, JHM Hotels. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Event Manager is to effectively manage and facilitate all events while exceeding the customers expectations and maximizing hotel revenue.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for servicing groups turned over from Sales and Catering.
• Reconfirm and adhere to all details in Sales Contract, to include, but not limited to the following: Deposit Schedules, Room Cut Off Dates, Room Clock Release Dates, Rooming List Due Dates in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates arrangements and details for clients functions.
• Must possess good attention to detail, work well under pressure and be able to balance time and work with deadlines.
• Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with sales, hotel departments, and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post event phases of hotel events.
• Ensures all hotel events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.
• Maintain effective communication within department, be responsive to training and instruction and apprise management of any concerns, suggestions and ideas.  Stay aware of issues concerning sales, catering, banquets and general hotel operations.
• Follow through with information distributed to operational departments to ensure that it is properly understood and able to be carried out in the manner in which the meeting planner expects

Experience/Education

• College degree preferred; High School Diploma and/or 2-3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.   Must have strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• JHM Hotels is an equal opportunity and e-verify employer.  All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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