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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Conference Services Manager

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeMinneapolis, MN, USA$55k - $65k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in conference services, catering, event planning, or group sales servicing is required; hotel or hospitality experience is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are needed to coordinate multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
  • The candidate needs communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
  • The candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
  • The candidate needs problem-solving skills and the ability to handle guest concerns professionally.
  • The candidate must be comfortable using computer systems and event management software.
  • The candidate must have availability to occasionally work evenings and weekends based on event needs.
  • The candidate must be able to move throughout the hotel and lift, carry, or push up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and detail conferences, meetings, banquets, and special events from planning through execution.
  • Serve as the primary client contact and ensure event needs and expectations are met.
  • Prepare and distribute Banquet Event Orders, floor plans, event reports, and related documentation.
  • Lead weekly Banquet Event Order meetings and communicate event details across departments.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Banquets, and Accounting to support smooth operations and accurate billing.
  • Identify upselling opportunities, monitor event minimums, and manage attrition.
  • Conduct client meetings, site visits, and pre-event and post-event conferences.
  • Address guest concerns and proactively resolve challenges.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or a related field is preferred but not required.

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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