Events Coordinator

Job description

Marriott's Autograph Collection features a select group of upscale and luxury independent partner hotels, each with its own distinct personality, experience, style and features. Located in major cities and desirable destinations around the world, Autograph guests favor hotel stays that reflect their own unique and personal styles. Be a part of our team and deliver an innovative guest experiences that resists predictability.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to functions, make introductions, and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable. Read and analyze banquet event order in order to gather guest information, determine proper set up, timeline, specific guest needs, buffets, action stations, etc. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Follow up on special banquet event arrangements to ensure compliance.
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Maximizing revenue for the hotel through three areas:

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Excellent Event Coordination and Execution

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Up selling

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Effective Management of Groups

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Executing superior events will strengthen customer loyalty and increase repeat business opportunities. Up selling of weddings, social and corporate events will result in increased total event revenue.

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Careful and accurate forecasting and reporting of rooms and catering functions, will allow for better revenue management, and increased total hotel revenue.

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Prepare Event Management related documents throughout the planning process (e.g., banquet event orders, group confirmation lists, proforma invoices etc).

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Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally. Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott.

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Answer guest questions about property facilities/services (e.g., hours of operation, packages, promotions, entertainment, restaurants).

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Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests in a timely manner

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Growing a knowledge for Sales and working closely with the Business Development Manager to secure new business on weekends by running your own site appointments.

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Assist in admin related tasks within the sales and marketing office


Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. Support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e. g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e. g., to identify defects). Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and steps. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.