Meetings and Special Events Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStadium Freeway, Downtown, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97205, United States
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Work location
Work model: On-site
Stadium Freeway, Downtown, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97205, United States
Portland, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist in planning and execution of meetings and special events
- check_circleDevelop working relationships with outside vendors and establish service agreements
- check_circleCreate opportunities to upsell during event planning
- check_circleManage department controllable expenses to achieve budgeted goals
- check_circleInteract with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
- check_circleEmpower employees to provide excellent customer service
- check_circleEmphasize guest satisfaction during departmental meetings
- check_circleResearch and analyze competition products, pricing, and services
- check_circleConduct daily walk-throughs of banquet floor to ensure quality standards
- check_circleHandle guest problems and complaints promptly
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED with 2 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related area
- verified2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 1 year experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related area
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: High school diploma or GED with 2 years experience; 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with 1 year experience.
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A Meetings and Special Events Manager at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is responsible for the following: Assist in planning and execution of meetings and special events; Develop working relationships with outside vendors and establish service agreements; Create opportunities to upsell during event planning; and Manage department controllable expenses to achieve budgeted goals.
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To qualify for the Meetings and Special Events Manager at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED with 2 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related area; and 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 1 year experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related area.
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Meetings and Special Events Manager at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is based in Stadium Freeway, Downtown, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97205, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile has listed this Meetings and Special Events Manager role as on-site.
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Meetings and Special Events Manager at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile typically requires 1–2 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED with 2 years experience; and 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with 1 year experience.
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Meetings and Special Events Manager at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.