Meetings and Special Events Manager - The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta ( (Sarasota, FL)

Meetings and Special Events Manager - The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta (

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta181 Peachtree St. NEAtlantaGALive Fully at Marriott International 1 Leader in Hospitality At Marriott International you have the opportunity to grow in your career work with teammates that feel like family and help make our world a better place. The Clancy Autograph Collection located at 299 Second Street San Francisco CA 30303 is hiring a Meetings and Special Events Manager. Responsibilities include Assists in planning and execution of meetings and special events. Position assists in the implementation of departmental strategies. The position has responsibility for assisting in the execution of all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales where appropriate. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in the event management food and beverage sales and marketing or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major 1 year experience in the event management food and beverage sales and marketing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Assisting in Managing Meetings and Special Events Operations and Budgets Researches and analyzes new products pricing and services of competition. Assists in apprising property of all groups that will impact property operations. Assists in execution of event management strategy that is aligned with the company s business strategy and leads its execution. Conducts daily walk-through of banquet floor to help ensure client satisfaction and quality standards. Managing Profitability Assists in developing working relationships with outside vendors and establishing prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property as needed. Creates opportunities to upsell during event planning. Assists in managing department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. Strives to improve service performance. Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement. Apply now at s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 22130503 lang en-us Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine DiversityInc. and Great Places to Work Institute among others. Chat engage and follow us on social media. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn InstagramVisit marriott.com careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities. . 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.