Senior Event Manager (Kissimmee, FL)

Senior Event Manager

It s a powerful feeling to belong. It s that moment you feel truly and completely yourself. It s working with a team you call family. At Gaylord Hotels we know that when you feel at home you ll make our guests feel at home. And it s why so many of our STARS come for a job but stay for a career. If this sounds like the place for you join us. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center located at 6000 W. Osceola Parkway Kissimmee FL 34746 is currently hiring a Senior Event Manager. Responsibilities include Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with Sales property departments and customer to ensure consistent high level service throughout the pre-event event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles complex events. Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Supports and acts on behalf of the Director of Event Management or Director of Event Planning and Operations in his her absence. Serves as the event planner s primary contact (following turnover) on property and is responsible for his her experience. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in the event management or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major no work experience required. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Executing Event Operations Solve problems and or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements if necessary. Leads pre-event and post-event meetings for assigned groups. Identifies operational challenges associated with his her group and works with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and or develop alternative solutions. Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs. Oversees his her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales. Conducts pre- and post-event meetings as required to review communicate group needs and feedback. Manages group room blocks and meeting space for assigned groups. Adheres to all standards policies and procedures. Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members. Executing the Sales and Marketing Strategy Up-sells products and services throughout the event process. Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process when necessary. Acts as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event event post-event). Managing Profitability Manages revenue and profitability associated with events. Forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio-visual) for his her groups. Reviews billing and payments with clients. Providing Exceptional Customer Service Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Handles guest problems and complaints. Makes presence known to customer at all times during entire event process. Follows up with customer post-event. Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details. Strives to improve service performance. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with associates. Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. To submit your application for this job please go to s marriott.taleo.net careersection 2 jobsearch.ftl lang en To search all jobs or learn more about careers with Gaylord Hotels www.marriott.com careers Gaylord Hotels is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines DiversityInc Great Places to Work Institute and the CRF institute among others. Visit our newsroom to learn more news.marriott.com. Application URL www.aplitrak.com adid c2FoaWwuZ3JvdmVyLjE2MDQwLjY0OTZAbWFycmlvdHQuY XBsaXRyYWsuY29t