Job Number 24156938 Job Category Event Management Location The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, The Westin Nova Scotian. 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 Westin Nova Scotian, in the Halifax Seaport District, offers travellers a relaxing retreat with stunning views of Halifax Harbour as well as a central location to access an array of restaurants, nightlife, and attractions. Our modern, upscale rooms and suites offer luxurious accommodations with contemporary amenities. With over 25,000 sq ft of well-appointed function space, we can meet the needs of any event or conference. We are passionate professional hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality! Our team members are dedicated to providing exceptional personalized service to our guests; our dedication to the customer shows in everything we do. We put people first! We take care of our associates who in turn take care of the customers. Our customers are our associates, guests, owners, investors and communities. Mutual respect is at the heart of every customer exchange. Conference Services Manager – The Westin Nova Scotian Are you a meticulous planner? Does putting together a large party or meeting challenge you while seeing a small function go off perfectly gives you satisfaction? Do you like to be the go-to person to make magic happen? Then maybe the role of Conference Services Manager is right for you. This role coordinates and executes all aspects of a meeting plan to ensure total client satisfaction including set up, meal functions, room reservations, group billing and any recreation arrangements. You are the liaison between the client and the hotel to ensure the function goes off without a hitch. As Conference Services Manager you will: * See the Vision — it is your job to ensure the smooth operation of business functions, following the Event Order and communicating to the various departments at the hotel exactly what it is the meeting planner expects. * Elevate the Vision — use your experience, knowledge of your property's abilities and passion to elevate the guest experience and optimize the tools/space you have. Manage each aspect of the event. Ensure you are listening to the client regarding their needs/desires and then delivering. * Have the Buck Stop with You — if anything goes contrary to plan, take personal ownership, fixing what you can and meeting with the client \