Events Manager

Job Number ‎23007839
Job Category Event Management
Location The St. Regis Almasa Hotel Cairo, New Administrative Capital,
Cairo, Egypt, Egypt VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales,
property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service
throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This
position primarily handles events of average complexity. Ensures their
property events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales.
Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and
offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
* High school diploma or GED; experienced (‎1 - ‎2 years of experience) in the event management or related professional area.
OR
* ‎2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; at least ‎1 year experience in the event management or related professional area required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Event Logistics and Operations
* Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy.
* Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details.
* Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures.
* Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill.
* Manages group room blocks and meeting space for average to large-sized assigned groups.
* Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and determines how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges\ and/or develop alternative solutions.
* Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design.
* Acts as liaison between field salesperson and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event).
* Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary.
* Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
* Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner's experience.

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service
* Delivers excellent customer service throughout the customer experience and encourages the same from other employees.
* Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
* Sets a positive example for guest relations.
* Coordinates and communicates event details both verbally and in writing to the customer and property operations.
* Makes presence known to customer at all times during this process.
* Oversees his/her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales.
* Follows up with customer post-event.
* Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
* Uses personal judgment and expertise to enhance the customer experience.
* Stays available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
* Works to continually improve customer service by integrating obtained feedback and personal judgment into action plans.
* Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
* Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
* Ensures hourly employees understand expectations and parameters for event activities.

Leading Event Management Teams
* Conducts formal pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs and feedback.
* Leads formal pre-event and post-event meetings for average to large-sized assigned groups.
* Facilitates various meetings as he/she perceives necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).

Supporting and Coordinating with the Sales and Marketing Function
* Assists in the sales process and revenue forecasting for customer groups.
* Up-sells products and services throughout the event process.
* Forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio visual) for his/her groups.

Conducting Human Resources Activities
* Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
* Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.
* Assists in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
* Take initiative to use his/her experience to improve service performance according to his/her evaluation of the issue and resolution.
* Works with the property staff and customers to address operational challenges associated with his/her group.
* Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

The St. Regis brand first established luxury hospitality more than ‎110 years
ago, with the opening of the St. Regis New York. From the moment John Jacob
Astor IV opened the doors of his Beaux-Arts masterpiece on New York 's Fifth
Avenue, St. Regis has stood as a symbol of uncompromising elegance and bespoke
service. Today, with more than ‎40 of the best addresses around the world, St.
Regis is a place where trends are born, boundaries are broken and guests can
simply live exquisite. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis.