Event Manager
Renaissance Mobile Riverview & Battle House Hotel & Spa · Mobile, AL · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
What You'll Do
- Manage the complete event planning process from sales turnover through post-event follow-up, serving as the primary contact for clients and ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.
- Cook up coordination with Sales, Culinary, Banquets, Front Office, Revenue Management, and other hotel departments to deliver seamless meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events.
- Develop and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), room blocks, meeting space, event timelines, and client communications while maintaining accuracy throughout the planning process.
- Conduct pre-convention meetings, event reviews, site inspections, and post-event follow-up to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction while identifying opportunities to enhance the client experience.
- Partner with clients to manage budgets, event logistics, food & beverage selections, audiovisual needs, and other event details while identifying opportunities to maximize revenue through thoughtful upselling.
The Ideal Candidate
- Two or more years of Event Management, Catering, Conference Services, or Hospitality Event Planning experience within a full-service Marriott hotel is strongly preferred.
- Comparable upscale hotel or resort experience will also be considered.
- Experience managing meetings, conferences, weddings, or social events while balancing multiple groups, deadlines, and client expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on experience with Marriott systems including CI/TY, MARSHA, Delphi, Marriott Global Source, eProposals, Passkey, and related event management tools is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), room blocks, meeting space management, food & beverage operations, audiovisual services, billing, and event logistics.
- Exceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skills with outstanding attention to detail and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, and Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and 401(k) with company match
- Marriott hotel discounts worldwide plus dining discounts across PCH Hotels & Resorts
- Tuition reimbursement and exceptional leadership development and career growth opportunities