Event Manager
Fayetteville, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.
- 24 year degree or equivalent experience in hospitality or event management.
- Strong knowledge of food & beverage event operations and room configurations.
- Proficiency in Outlook Word Excel and CI/TY (Marriott system preferred).
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Previous hospitality or hotel experience preferred.
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.
- Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as required.
- Professional polished and highly organized.
- Comfortable working under pressure and solving problems quickly.
- Strong team player and independent worker.
- Manage the full lifecycle of events (group catering in-house) after sales contracting.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments (Sales Banquets Culinary etc.).
- Plan site visits tastings walkthroughs with clients and a personalized welcome on day one of each event.
- Prepare all necessary documentation (BEOs floor plans trial event checks/group estimates and group resumes) and complete all necessary activities for each quote.
- Monitor room blocks and manage food & beverage minimums and attrition.
- Collaborate with vendors and ensure insurance and compliance requirements are met.
- Upsell event enhancements and ensuring revenue opportunities are maximized.
- Host pre- and post-event meetings be able during events provide a smooth transition to operations.
- Maintain updated records in the sales system and ensure clear internal communication.
- Works closely with accounting to ensure payments are received per the contract.
- Review client feedback through and follow up on service improvements.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend
- Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Corrected vision to normal range
- Ability to work long hours as needed
- Ability to work overnight shifts in a fast-paced hotel environment.
- Make sound judgments quickly
- Work on multiple tasks making appropriate progress toward deadlines
- Able to work independently take direction and provide direction to others
- Manage differing personalities within the property the resort and the community
- Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively in stressful high-pressure situations
- Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary
Benefits:
Full-time Associate Benefits Medical Dental & Vision HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options Basic Life & Disability Plan Options 401K Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Career Training & Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Bereavement Leave Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Jury Duty (May vary by state) Employee Discounts Employee Referral Bonus Free meal for all full-service hotel employees Part-time Associate Benefits All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay On-Call Associate Benefits Employee Discounts Employee Referral Bonus Free meal for all full-service hotel employees
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more