Conferences & Events Manager

Company

Marriott International is the world's leading global hospitality company, offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry. With 9,000 properties across 139 countries and territories, our 30 brands give people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. Learn about our 30 hotel brands at www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi. Find Your World.™

Located in the heart of Auckland's central business district, experience mindful luxury at JW Marriott Auckland. This superb hotel provides the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family. Featuring 286 guest rooms including 15 suites, which boast views out over Auckland CBD, be welcomed with warm and genuine service encouraging guests to revitalize mind, body and spirit during their stay.

As a revenue-generating role, the Conferences & Events Manager will be part of an incentive program with a maximum payout of up to 30% basis fulfillment of KPIs.

Reporting into the Director of Sales & Distribution, the Conferences & Events Manager will:

• Responsible for the management of the event planning functions and associates daily including all aspects of the Meetings and Events within the hotel
• Lead the event planner team while developing and implementing hotel wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet and exceed the expectations of the clients and provides a return on investments to the business
• Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service
• Ensures the team maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting (catering and group rooms) all events
• Responsible for achieving guest and employee satisfaction and for managing the financial performance of the department

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends

The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by JW Marriott Auckland and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International.

Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels

Recognition programs to keep you motivated

Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

Employee Assistance Program

First Impression High Tea on the completion of your One month journey

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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.