Conference & Events Operations Manager

**Job Description**:
**Job Number** 23155912

**Job Category** Event Management

**Location** Adelaide Marriott Hotel, One Marriott Drive, Adelaide, Australia, Australia VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**Position Summary**:

- Responsible for managing all event & meeting spaces, ensuring the team is providing service excellence to engage and inspire guests
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers, anticipating their needs and enabling future bookings
- Manage the department’s banquet enquiries in an efficient and effective manner
- Manage the execution of event arrangements to exceed guest expectations
- Ensure you and the team uphold all company policies and procedures whilst demonstrating the Marriott core values
- Lead the banquets department with all operational tasks, strategies and team building initiatives so associates feel valued for their contributions
- Be a dynamic and thoughtful leader by empowering and supporting your team
- Be the main point of contact for all external & internal clients for the Banquets department

**About You**:

- Minimum of 3 years in a managerial role, leading teams
- Previous experience managing both conferences and social events
- An up-to-date RSA
- Passion for the industry
- **Full Working rights in Australia is a MUST**:

- 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._

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. 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. JW creates 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. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, 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.