Luxury Event Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia Marriott Full time

About Marriott International

Marriott International is the world's leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Our portfolio of brands includes JW Marriott, alongside 29 other Marriott brands.

We believe our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. We create opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being.

About the Role

This position is responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinating with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This role primarily handles events of average complexity and ensures seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. The ideal candidate will recognize opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

Critical Responsibilities:

  • Executing Event Operations: Solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements if necessary. Lead pre-event and post-event meetings for assigned groups. Identify operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions.
  • Executing the Sales and Marketing Strategy: Up-sell products and services throughout the event process. Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process when necessary. Act as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event).
  • Managing Profitability: Manage revenue and profitability associated with events. Forecast group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio-visual) for his/her groups. Review billing and payments with clients.
  • Providing Exceptional Customer Service: Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Handle guest problems and complaints. Make presence known to customer at all times during entire event process. Follow up with customer post-event.

What You Need To Succeed:

  • 2 years experience in the event management or related professional area.
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major;

Why Join Us?

Enjoy the benefits of:

  • Unlimited strategic development and career opportunities
  • Generous accommodation and food and beverage discounts including all properties within the Marriott International group
  • Recognition programs to keep you motivated
  • The best hotel training opportunities provided
  • Wellbeing and mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

At Marriott, you can Be You - and that's what makes us a certified Great Place To Work

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.



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