Associate Director of Events

The position you are applying for involves assisting in the execution of all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the team meets the brand's target customer needs, maintains employee satisfaction, focuses on growing event revenues, and maximizes the financial performance of the department. You will also play a key part in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees, while providing a return on investment. To be considered for this position, you should have a high school diploma or GED along with 3 years of experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or a related professional area. Alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major, along with 1 year of relevant experience, will also be suitable for this role. Your core work activities will include assisting in managing event management operations and budgets. This will involve researching and analyzing new products, pricing, and services of the competition, reviewing scheduled events to troubleshoot potential challenges, ensuring the property is informed of all groups impacting operations, and working with the culinary team to maintain food handling and sanitation standards. You will also oversee event operations such as banquets, event services, event technology, and event planning teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with corporate guidelines. Furthermore, you will be responsible for managing profitability by introducing ideas to the leadership team to keep the property competitive, encouraging risk-taking to generate revenue and deliver excellent guest service, and developing relationships with outside vendors to enhance the event experience and increase revenue opportunities. Your focus on ensuring exceptional customer service will involve creating an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations. Consultation with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions will also be a part of your responsibilities. At Marriott International, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, valuing and celebrating the unique backgrounds of our associates. We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced, and non-discrimination is upheld on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as outlined by applicable law.,