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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Event Planning Manager

Food Service & HospitalityConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMillbrae, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of hotel sales experience.
  • At least 1 year of food and beverage experience.
  • Strong understanding of negotiation and contract interpretation.
  • Developed written and verbal business communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other team members.
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Experience with major hospitality sales customer relationship management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all aspects of events, from initial planning through execution, to ensure a positive guest experience.
  • Act as a liaison between the customer and hotel salesperson, providing direction and supervision during meeting and banquet functions or events.
  • Be available to customers during events to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
  • Proactively serve group and catering customers while coordinating group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, and billing processes.

About the Company

Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1927

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