Job Summary:
The Chattanooga Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, connected to the Convention Center. The Chattanooga Marriott recently completed a full renovation project and boasts 343 rooms, as well as 10 event spaces, and the only M Club lounge in the city.
We are seeking a self-motivated, positive, energetic and service-oriented Event Planning Manager to join our team. The position reports to the General Manager and works closely with both the sales team and operations team. The Primary responsibility of the Event Manager is to oversee and coordinate various events from conception to execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management, hospitality, and marketing, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and team members. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and execute events including corporate meetings, weddings, fundraisers, and banquets.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and requirements for each event.
- Conducts short and long-term planning and management for events and sales.
- Manage all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs and on-site coordination to post event follow-up.
- Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
- Assembles creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities
- Works with sales and operations teams to ensure successful catering functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions.
- Builds long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
- Administers all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing, and administrative procedures.
- Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct post-event revenue analysis to inform sales team for future events.
- Clear, concise and timely communication with the operations team on all aspects of the event so they can execute a flawless event.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to improve the bottom line
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, planning, and administrative skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- The ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
- Basic accounting and budgetary skills
Education and Experience:
- Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
- 3 years of hotel event planning experience is preferred
- Past Marriott or Hilton brand experience is a plus
- Ability to make decisions based on established policies and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements:
- Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far.
- Finger dexterity to type, to write, and work on a computer.
- Must speak in a clear, understandable voice, hear at a basic level, and understand English.
- Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead and lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
If you are passionate about creating memorable experiences through exceptional event planning and execution, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Event Manager.
