Event Manager Marriott Boston Quincy

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The Marriott Boston Quincy is looking for an energetic self-starter to join our team as an Event Manager., specializing in social functions. This is a great opportunity for an outgoing and detail-oriented person who enjoys helping people create amazing events!

What you will do : Ensure that your events have a seamless turnover from sales to service and back to sales by maintaining excellent communication with the client and your colleagues in the hotel, preparing event documentation, and coordinating all event details. Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Greet your customers during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details. Ensure billing accuracy and conduct bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill. Conduct formal pre-event and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback.

Who you will report to: Director of Sales

What you should bring to the table: The successful candidate must have previous guest service experience. Event Management and prior hotel experience preferred. Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. Excellent guest service skills. A strong attention to detail. When you will be working: While your schedule will be primarily during office hours, you will need to be present to meet clients during their events. What we offer: Fabulous Benefits include: medical/dental/vision, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), vacation, sick, and holiday pay, free meals, hotel discounts, a fabulous team of co-workers, and much more!

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): Previous Event Management or Social Catering/ Events background

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Previous experience with Marriott sales system preferred, but not required.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Some college or better in Hospitality and Resort Management

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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