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Senior Event Manager

Marriott

Las Vegas, NV

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SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Audiovisual, Banquet Services, Budget Management, Budgeting, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Corrective Action, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Event Management, Facilities Management, Field Sales, Financial Management, Food Presentation, Forecasting, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Mathematics, Mentoring, Menu Development, Menu Management, Multitasking, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Office Equipment, Operating Systems, Operations Planning, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss Management, Profit & Loss Statements, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Revenue Growth, Revenue Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Up-Selling, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
POSTED
Today
Position Title: Senior Event Manager

Reports To: VP of Events and Catering

Department: Event Management - 039000

Shift: Varies as business needs

Role: The Senior Events Manager prepares all event documentation and coordinates closely with Sales, hotel departments, and clients to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all Pre-Event, Event, and Post-Event phases, ensuring a seamless transition from Sales to Event Services and back to Sales. Serving as the primary on-propertycontact for planners after turnover, this role identifies revenue-enhancement opportunities through strategic up-selling and event upgrades while delivering an exceptional client experience. The Senior Events Manager supports and may represent the Director of Event Management or Director of Event Planning & Operations in their absence and acts as a developmental role for future advancement to Director-level positions. Additionally, the role provides mentorship and guidance to Event Coordinators to support their growth and prepare the department's future leaders. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Minimum-High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: 5+ Years of Event Management Experience
  • Skills:

Proven sales acumen with the ability to strategically up-sell products and services

Strong knowledge of menu planning, food presentation standards, and banquet/event service operations

Ability to effectively manage guest room blocks and meeting space inventories

Broad understanding of facility management, including sanitation, maintenance, and operational workflows

Exceptional customer relationship management and client development skills

Comprehensive understanding of hotel operations and their impact on event services

Familiarity with event technology products, services, and vendor coordination

Proficiency in contract management, including legal considerations and compliance

Strong financial management capabilities, including interpreting P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, and labor scheduling

Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Advanced problem-solving abilities with a service-oriented mindset

Strong interpersonal skills for both customer and associate relations

Effective presentation and public-speaking skills

Highly organized with strong time-management and multi-tasking abilities

Proficient in standard office software and hotel operating systems

Strong decision-making and influencing skills

Knowledge of relevant governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA)

Required Work Cards needed:
  • Valid Clark County Health Card
  • Valid Las Vegas Alcohol Awareness Card (TAM Card)
Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

Operations
  • Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. Follows up with customer post-event.
  • Acts as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event). Makes presence known to customer at all times during this process. Is available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
  • Oversees his/her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales.
  • Proactively identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with the hotel staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions.
  • Leads pre-event and post-event meetings for assigned groups.
  • Facilitates various meetings as necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).
  • Manages group room blocks and meeting space for assigned groups.
  • Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details.
  • Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures (PPM, Core Deliverables, SOPs, LSOPs, etc.).
  • Integrates current trends in event management and event design
Guest Satisfaction
  • Sets a positive example for guest relations.
  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
  • Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service. Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
  • Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals; continuously strives to improve service performance.
  • Conducts pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with associates. Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
Sales and Revenue Management
  • Effectively up-sells products and services throughout the event process.
  • Effectively manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs.
  • Participates in VIP Sites - assisting with diagram needs, menu development, and Meetings Imagined
  • Manages revenue and profitability associated with events.
  • Accurately forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio-visual) for his/her groups.
The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements required for this job.

Essential Job Functions:

The physical demands described here reflect the essential functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 613.330, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Work is performed in a (type of location, i.e., office, kitchen, restaurant, casino, etc.) environment and in other locations throughout the property. Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor, the noise level increases too loud. Additionally, smoking is permitted in casino areas consistent with Nevada state regulations, which are followed by the employer.
  • Interacts professionally with management, applicants, associates, and guests.
  • Communicates effectively in verbal interactions with guests and coworkers.
  • Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and general mobility.
  • Involves bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items up to 15 lbs.
  • Requires strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Uses standard office equipment regularly.
  • Requires basic math skills for daily tasks.
  • Must follow all Policies and Procedures, job instructions, memos, and safety guidelines, including chemical labels (MSDS). May involve exposure to cleaning chemicals.

About the Company

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Marriott

Marriott International is the largest global hospitality company with 30 hotel brands represented in over 6,000 properties in 122 countries and growing.

Whether you are a seasoned hospitality professional or just beginning your career, Marriott has endless opportunities for you to explore. To search all jobs or learn more about Marriott careers

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Hotels and Lodging
FOUNDED
1927
WEBSITE
https://www.marriott.com/

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