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Director of Events Planning

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Marriott Bonvoy

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Location:
United States, Cleveland

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Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

The Director of Event Planning manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis. Core area of responsibility is the event planning team, including management and direct supervision of event staff. Position oversees the administrative processes associated with the pre-event and post-event phases of an event and the associated transitions between all event phases. Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. Ensures the team maximizes revenue opportunities by up selling and accurately forecasting (catering and group rooms) all events. The position is responsible for achieving guest and employee satisfaction and for managing the financial performance of the department.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis
  • Oversees administrative processes associated with pre-event and post-event phases
  • Ensures seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales
  • Maximizes revenue opportunities by up selling and accurately forecasting events
  • Achieves guest and employee satisfaction
  • Manages financial performance of the department
  • Assigns all events turned over to Event Planning team
  • Oversees function space and group room blocks
  • Leads execution of activities to support Event Management strategy
  • Reviews scheduled events and troubleshoots potential challenges
  • Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue
  • Maintains inventories to maximize customer satisfaction
  • Leads catering menu development process
  • Champions all standards, policies, and procedures
  • Leads Event Management meetings
  • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
  • Develops working relationships with outside vendors
  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field preferred
  • At least 4 years of related experience required
  • Knowledge of accounting systems preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High level of customer service
  • Ability to focus on details and resolve numerical problems
  • Ability to work independently (and in a team)

Nice to have:

  • Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field
  • Knowledge of accounting systems

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 24, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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