United States
Marriott International, Inc. is a global leading travel company based in Bethesda, Md., USA, with more than 6,000 properties in over 122 countries.
Industry : Hotels & Resorts
Department : Food and Beverage Service
Location : Cardiff, United Kingdom
Level : Staff Line level
Posted : 06 Jul 2024
Job Role : Director of Events
Recruiter : Marriott International
Job Ref : HOZ35127
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type :
Validate Through : 2024-08-04
Salary Description: Competetive Salary Offered
Job Number 24115702
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
POSITION SUMMARY
The Event Executive is responsible for incoming enquiries, from conversion through to seamless transition to operations for event execution and back to sales. The Event Executive provides excellent customer service through every element of the event or group enquiry, utilizing strong selling skills.
Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with all relevant hotel departments and the customer to ensure consistent, high level service through pre -event, during event and post event.
Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue, conversion, and drive repeat business.
The Event Executive takes personal responsibility to adhere to sales and event brand standards for enquiry handling, event planning, pre & post-event.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience
• Background in customer service role, sales, event management ideally within an hotel environment preferred
Skills and Knowledge
• Effective sales skills
• Knowledge of meetings & event management
• Effective communication (verbal, listening, writing) and negotiation skills
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to execute against an agreed event and group strategy
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software applications and hotel system applications
• Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate
• Effective decision making skills
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Ownership for the management and conversion of assigned enquiries
• Coordination of all customer requirements, including communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer the details of an event up to handover to operations on the day of event execution.
• Expertise in menu planning, food presentation, meeting room set ups, audiovisual and banquet service standards.
• Correct use of systems process to ensure booking integrity, consistency & accuracy.
• Sells to a pre-determined event and group strategy
• Works within brand standards & systems processes
• Generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
• Effectively manages bedrooms blocks and meeting space inventory for assigned groups
• Conducts compelling show rounds to win the business
• Proactively resolicits previous customers and event bookers for future opportunities
• Training and execution of BDRC enquiry standards, continually review and agree improvement actions to ensure benchmark percentage is exceeded
Guest Satisfaction
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Provides excellent customer service. Ensures all associates involved in and event or booking understand expectations and parameters.
• Conducts pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback.
• Actively solicits feedback from the hotel departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner's experience.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
Sales and Revenue Management
• Delivers a compelling sales experience to drive conversion and repeat business
• Provides appropriate feedback to overcome obstacles to selling, including pricing, inventory availability and event execution
• Effectively up sells products and services throughout the event process.
• Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process when necessary.
• Effectively manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs.
Safety and Security
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