Additional Information Job Number 25028716 Job Category Event Management Location Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London, London, United Kingdom, W1J 7BXVIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?qSheraton%20Grand%20London%20Park%20Lane%2C%20Piccadilly%2C%20London%2C%20London%2C%20United%20Kingdom%2C%20W1J%207BX) Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? 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. When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. 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