Conference Event Manager

Additional Information

Job Number 26053703

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location 299 N Church St, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29306 VIEW ON MAP (

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Expiration Date: 06/16/2026

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

The Conference Services Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned group business after it is booked by the sales and catering department, and through completion of the event or function, while maintaining profitable operations and high quality products and service levels. The Event Manager is also responsible for acting as a liaison between client and operating departments to ensure a successful meeting and to generate repeat business. Manage sales and catering accounts to achieve maximum guest satisfaction. Report to Director of Sales and Marketing.

What you have?

Knowledge of various food service styles (i.e., ethnic weddings, and butler style service). Knowledge of menu development / familiarity with food and beverage cost control. Two or four year degree from a college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong computer skills including excellent knowledge of Word and Excel software programs. Proficiency in one or more of the following systems: Marriott CI/TY.

Perform job functions with attention to detail, accuracy and speed to meet deadlines.

Multi-task prioritizes, organize, delegate work and follow through. Analyze and resolve problems.

Ability to plan and develop procedures on all sales programs.

Must be able to work extended hours including weekends and holidays.

Keep current in event management trends.

Attend community events and industry meetings.

Knowledge of market trends, competition and key customers of the hotel.

Proficiency in the English language both written and verbal.

What you'll do?

Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations of group, catering, or in-house events.

Ensure that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures and by collaborating with other employees/departments to ensure accuracy and smooth turnover from sales to service back to sales.

Serves as liaison between the sales manager and client throughout the event process.

Ensure each function set-up meets with client expectations through effective follow-up meetings and communications with appropriate staff members.

Conduct on-site inspections.

Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and clients to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events.

Generate resumes, addendums, menus, Event Orders (EOs), sleeping room blocks as necessary.

Create, review and revise rooming lists, VIP lists and Marriott Rewarding Events Program.

Follow-up on turnover within 24 hours via telephone and within 3 days with written correspondence.

Keep a pulse on attendee pick up, manage group room blocks where applicable and keep clients apprised of potential attrition and accurately maintain meeting space inventories.

Understanding of group and catering forecasting, hotel revenue strategy, meeting room set-up types and capabilities, and sleeping room configurations and types. Knowledge in event technology (A/V) products, sales and services as well as F&B to assist client with menu planning and room set-up while working within the client budget.

Ensure method of payment, credit card and or billing policies and procedures are upheld.

Work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups.

Leads pre- and post-con meetings to review/communicate group needs and feedback.

Facilitates various meetings (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).

Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

Knowledge of sales techniques in order to propose up-sell ideas to clients.

Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.

Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.

Physical Demand?

Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Ability to stand during entire shift

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate clearly

Corrected vision to normal range

Ability to travel, domestically and internationally

Mental Demands?

Make sound judgments quickly

Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

Able to work independently, take direction and provide direction to others

Manage differing personalities within the office, the hotel and the community

Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality

Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations

Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus. $50,000 - $55,000

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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