JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles events of average complexity. Ensures their property events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; experienced (1 – 2 years of experience) in the event management or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; at least 1 year experience in the event management or related professional area required.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Event Logistics and Operations
- Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy.
- 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.
- Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill.
- Manages group room blocks and meeting space for average to large-sized assigned groups.
- Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and determines how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges\ and/or develop alternative solutions.
- Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design.
- Acts as liaison between field salesperson and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event).
- Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner’s experience.
Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service
- Delivers excellent customer service throughout the customer experience and encourages the same from other employees.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Coordinates and communicates event details both verbally and in writing to the customer and property operations.
- Makes presence known to customer at all times during this process.
- Oversees his/her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales.
- Follows up with customer post-event.
- Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
- Uses personal judgment and expertise to enhance the customer experience.
- Stays available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
- Works to continually improve customer service by integrating obtained feedback and personal judgment into action plans.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Ensures hourly employees understand expectations and parameters for event activities.
Leading Event Management Teams
- Conducts formal pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback.
- Leads formal pre-event and post-event meetings for average to large-sized assigned groups.
- Facilitates various meetings as he/she perceives necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).
Supporting and Coordinating with the Sales and Marketing Function
- Assists in the sales process and revenue forecasting for customer groups.
- Up-sells products and services throughout the event process.
- Forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio visual) for his/her groups.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
- Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.
- Assists in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
- Take initiative to use his/her experience to improve service performance according to his/her evaluation of the issue and resolution.
- Works with the property staff and customers to address operational challenges associated with his/her group.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
메리어트 호텔은 호텔을 방문하는 전 세계 고객이 항상 감탄이 절로 나오는 편안함을 누릴 수 있도록 힘쓰는 동시에 모든 기회에 혁신을 불어 넣으면서 호스피탈리티 서비스를 예술의 경지로 끌어 올리기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 여러분은 메리어트 호텔의 주인으로서 살아있는 유산을 유지하고 구축하기 위하여 진심을 담아 미래지향적인 서비스를 고객에게 제공함으로써 '항상 최고의 호스피탈리티 서비스를 제공한다'라는 약속을 실천하게 될 것입니다. 전 세계적으로 호스피탈리티의 대명사인 메리어트 호텔에서 경력을 쌓고자 채용 기회를 탐색하신다면 여러분을 환영합니다. 메리어트 호텔에 입사하면 메리어트 인터내셔널의 브랜드 포트폴리오에 합류하게 됩니다. 최선을 다해 일하고, 목표를 향해 달리며, 훌륭한 글로벌 팀의 일원으로 최고의 나를 만들고 싶다면 메리어트 호텔의 문을 두드리세요.
메리어트 인터내셔널의 럭셔리 포트폴리오에 속해 있는 JW 메리어트는 전 세계 관문도시와 특색 있는 리조트에 위치한 100개 이상의 아름다운 호텔로 구성되어 있습니다. JW는 동료를 최우선으로 생각합니다. 직원이 행복하면 고객도 행복하기 때문입니다. JW 메리어트의 직원들은 자신감 넘치고, 혁신적이며, 진실함과 동시에 직관적입니다. 또한, 직원들은 메리어트 호텔 이름을 따온 설립자 J. 윌러드 메리어트(J.Willard Marriott)의 유산을 계승하고 있습니다.JW 메리어트는 다른 호텔과는 차별화된 업무 경험을 제공하고 있기 때문에 커뮤니티의 일원이 되면, 여러분은 다양한 동료 그룹과 진정한 유대감을 느낄 수 있습니다. JW 메리어트는 직원을 위해 교육, 개발, 인식을 위한 기회를 창출하며, 무엇보다도 총체적인 웰빙에 초점을 맞춰 럭셔리한 환경에서 열정을 추구할 수 있는 공간을 마련해 드립니다. 고객을 특별하게 모시는 것은 JW 메리어트가 직원을 케어하는 방식에서 비롯됩니다. 우리는 이를 JW 트리트먼트(JW Treatment™)라 칭합니다. JW 메리어트에 입사하면 메리어트 인터내셔널의 브랜드 포트폴리오에 합류하게 됩니다. 최선을 다해 일하고, 목표를 향해 달리며, 훌륭한 글로벌 팀의 일원으로 최고의 나를 만들고 싶다면 JW 메리어트의 문을 두드리세요.
