Director of Event Management - JW Marriott (IN)

JW Marriott
US - IN - Indianapolis
White Lodging Services Corp.

Job Description: Come experience the excitement of White Lodging's growth and be part of the team!

As one of the nation's fastest growing, independent hotel development and management companies, White Lodging is the place for high-achievers who thrive on the accountability and high impact experienced in a dynamic, high-growth environment. At White Lodging, you'll be surrounded with others who are inspired daily by the passion to deliver superior leading brand hotel experiences and premium investment returns among mid-to-large scale hotels across the country.


Director of Event Management
JW Marriott
Indianapolis, IN
Job Requirements: Director of Event Management

The Director of Event Management executes all hotel events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations back to sales. Assures that event team provides all customers with consistent high-level service throughout each event. Manages and is responsible for the total event. Ensures that all team leaders have the training and resources to carry out their responsibilities. Keeps the event team focused and motivated to deliver outstanding events to the customer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads Event Management Team

Meets with Event Team to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential problems/conflicts.

Manages and develops event management teams.

Manages the hotel’s room and space inventory for all opportunities that have been turned over.

Can or may be involved in event complexity discussions to proactively avoid service failures.

Responsible for performance reviews of Event Managers.

Ensures the hotel is apprised of all groups that will impact hotel operations.

Is or can be involved in developing the standard catering menus.

Is the customer advocate in all meetings.

Works directly with the major, complex groups or conventions.


REQUIRED SKILLS:

Expertise in menu planning, food presentation and banquet service standards.

Broad understanding of facility management.

Technical proficiency in the Delphi environments along with PMS and Marsha.

Ability to manage customer budgets.

Familiarity and knowledge of all departments within the hotel.

Effective communication skills.

Present ideas, expectations and information in a concise, well-organized manner.

Manages interpersonal conflict situations effectively.

Able to integrate and execute against current trends in Event Management.

Ability to develop and execute outstanding events.

Understands A/V products and services.

Understands operational challenges; can develop and implement solutions.

Ability to manage and balance group and business based on the hotel’s revenue strategy.






To apply for this position, please apply online to job posting no. 107704 by visiting: careers.whitelodging.com