The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europes most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.
From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destinations cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destinations heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
JOB SUMMARY
Functions as the strategic business leader of Event Management, including the departments of Event Planning, Banquets/Catering, Event Service and Event Technology (Destination Management, if applicable). Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position has overall responsibility for executing all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales. Ensures the team meets the brands target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing event revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department. As a member of the Executive Committee, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brands target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment to the owner and Marriott International.
Managing Event Management Operations and Budgets
* Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.
* Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.
* Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations.
* Works with culinary team to ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
* Oversees Event Operations including Banquets, Event Services and Event Technology.
* Oversees event planning team (BEO/Resume writers).
* Ensures meeting space and corresponding heart of the house areas are cleaned and maintained.
* Ensures furniture and equipment is maintained and inventory levels are kept in accordance to corporate guidelines.
* Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.
* Develops an Event Management strategy that is aligned with the brands business strategy and leads its execution.
Leading Event Management Teams
* Sets expectations and holds event management leadership team accountable for desired service behaviors related to product and service delivery.
* Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
* Identifies key drivers of business success and keeps team focused on the critical few to achieve results.
* Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.
* Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.
Managing Profitability
* Introduces ideas to leadership team to enable property to remain competitive.
* Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
* Works directly with major groups when high profile and financial impact will be significant (limited instances).
* Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
* Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.
* Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
* Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
* Reviews property specific event operations annually and makes appropriate adjustments.
* Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and operational needs are met.
* Communicates and ensures departmental and property emergency procedures are executed when necessary.
* Ensures that regular, ongoing communication is happening in all areas of event operations (e.g., BEO meetings, pre-event briefings, staff meetings, food and beverage team, culinary team).
Education and Experience
Completed vocational training in the luxury hotel industry
* At least two years of experience in event sales and group reservations
* Excellent written and spoken German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage
* Very good knowledge of MS Office programmes and Opera
* Enjoyment of sales and customer contact
* Required: EU citizenship or valid work permit for Austria
JBRP2_AT