Events Executive

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**24209024
**Job Category**Sales & Marketing
**Location**Le Meridien Melbourne, 20 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non-Management

Inspired by the era of glamorous travel, Le Méridien celebrates each culture with a spirit of savoring the good life. Like our guests, Le Méridien associates are chic explorers, sophisticated innovators and imaginative problem solvers. A career at Le Méridien is an opportunity to reach new professional goals and to grow in a family-oriented environment. Learn about the world as an Events Executive, in a team that values inclusion and collaboration.

Position Summary:

- Responsible for the execution & coordination of the hotel’s events, internal functions and social events
- Analyse and create detailed Banquet Event Orders that are tailored to client requirements -showcasing your innovation and imaginative problem solving skills
- Effectively handle event arrangements to exceed guest expectations
- Work closely with the sales team to maximise all potential business leads
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings
- Support the hotel’s service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by driving service excellence
- Liaise and collaborate with associates and other departments as the main point of contact for events & functions

About You:

- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Working rights in Australia
- Enthusiastic to escalate your career
- Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment
- Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

Our Benefits:

- Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
- Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
- Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
- Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
- Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness
- 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._

At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose,** belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.