Franchised Event Meeting Planner

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, MDM Hotel Group, Ltd.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 Summary

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; primarily handles events of average complexity.  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.

Experience

• 3 years experience in the Event/Banquet Department.

Skills and Knowledge 

• Effective sales skills to up-sell products and services
• Knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, and banquet and event service operations
• Ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories
• Broad understanding of facility management (sanitation, maintenance, operations)
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department
• Knowledge of Event Technology products and services
• Knowledge of contract management and legalities
• Financial management skills e.g., ability to understand P&L statements, manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Strong customer and associate relation skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems
• Effective decision making skills
• Effective influence skills
• Strong presentation and platform skills
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA)

Education or Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors Degree preferred

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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