Assistant Director of Event Planning

Nashville - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105000 - 141000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Department:

Event Management

Job Summary

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Leads and directs the Convention Services department. Directs the activities and monitors the performance of the Convention Services leadership team including but not limited to leader performance evaluations departmental and leader goal-setting the development and implementation of the leader training plan career and succession planning. Assists the Director of Convention Services in preparing and administering the Convention Services budget. Assists and directs the management of revenues and the development of new revenue sources. Promotes appropriate communication to all operational departments and assists in problem resolution. Verifies that all operational policies and procedures are maintained throughout the convention services operation. Promotes compliance to all applicable life safety codes and regulations. Promotes profitability of the departments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major; 5 years experience in the event management or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Teams

Leads and directs the Convention Services department.

Directs the activities and monitors the performance of the Convention Services leadership team including but not limited to leader performance evaluations departmental and leader goal-setting the development and implementation of the leader training plan career and succession planning.

Promotes appropriate communication to all operational departments and assist in problem resolution.

Managing Operations

Verifies that all operational policies and procedures are maintained throughout the convention services operation. Promotes compliance to all applicable life safety codes and regulations.

Develops the annual department strategic plan and verifies all areas adhere to the goals and objectives.

Assists the Director of Convention Services in preparing and administering the Convention Services budget.

Assists and directs the management of revenues and the development of new revenue sources.

Promotes successful conference planning. Interacts with the client throughout the planning process and event execution to verify expectations are exceeded.

Partners with the Sales team to assist with the sales and turnover process and problem resolution.

Fosters all vendor relationships. Monitors commissions conduct quarterly reviews and manage all contractual obligations.

Develops the content and maintains the accuracy of the meeting planners information facility guidelines and online meeting tool.

Verifies that client and meeting planning satisfaction goals are achieved through the smooth execution of all convention functions and events as measured by post event survey data.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Supports and communicates all details of convention events to operating departments and customers.

Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.

Directs the development training and mentoring of employees.

Demonstrates knowledge of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks.

Motivates and provides a work environment in which employees are productive.

Listens and responds to employees needs.

Manages group or interpersonal conflict situations.

Develops and manages hourly employees.

Engages in goal setting and conducts reviews for the Convention Service Managers.

The salary range for this position is $105000 to $141000 annually. Marriott offers a 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 and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility waiting period contribution and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYLeads and directs the Convention Services department. Directs the activities and monitors the performance of the Convention Services leadership team including but not limited to leader performance evaluations departmental and leader goal-setting the development and implementati...