Events Manager, Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

62000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This position primarily handles events of average complexity. Ensures their property events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

Job Responsibility:

Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details
Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures
Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill
Manages group room blocks and meeting space for average to large-sized assigned groups
Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and determines how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design
Acts as liaison between field salesperson and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event)
Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner’s experience

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
experienced (1 – 2 years of 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
at least 1 year experience in the event management or related professional area required

What we offer:

Bonus program
comprehensive health care benefits
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable)
life insurance
group disability insurance
travel discounts
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii)
flexible spending accounts
tuition assistance
pre-tax commuter benefits
other life and work wellness benefits
may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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