Events Manager

**Job Number** 24054844

**Job Category** Event Management

**Location** Adelaide Marriott Hotel, 141 King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

As Marriott International's** **flagship brand, Marriott Hotels drives innovation in our industry. Be part of a collaborative team of creative, dynamic people setting the pace in the industry. Find your place in an environment built on strong relationships where every associate is empowered to make an impact and valued for their contributions. When you become a Marriott Hotels Events Manager, opportunity awaits.

Position Summary:

- Responsible for managing the planning, execution & coordination of all the hotel's events, internal functions and social events
- 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.
- Create detailed Banquet Event Orders that are tailored to client requirements
- Work closely with the sales team to maximise all potential business leads
- Acts as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event).
- Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary.
- Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill.
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings
- Support the hotel's service and relationship strategy, engaging and inspiring guests with each customer experience
- Be a dynamic and thoughtful leader by empowering and supporting your team
- Ensure you uphold all company policies and procedures and complete all required managerial tasks in a prompt & thorough manner.
- Liaise with stakeholders, clients and other associates as the main point of contact for events & functions

About You:

- Relevant experience in a similar managerial 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._

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.

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