Meetings And Event Manager Jobs

Education: Key Responsibilities (.50 FTE)

· 100% virtual office/work at home with reimbursement stipend.

Create a collated statistical report on usage data for all education initiatives, and update quarterly with progress tracked.

Create annual educational needs assessment for grant requests, to align with the organization needs and gap analysis.

Manage pre-event and onsite logistics. Act quickly, diplomatically, and in the best interest of ASCRS to resolve pre-event and onsite challenges.

Manage the Award Process, including recognition, production, and delivery following the meeting.

Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.

Develops an event management strategy that is aligned with the company’s business strategy and leads its execution.

Holds event management team accountable for desired service behaviors related to product and service delivery.

Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.

5-6 years of event planning experience

Proficiency or Certification in Cvent

Exemplary Communication skills both verbal and written

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Event Registration – assist as needed with CVENT registration website builds.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.

• Holds event management team accountable for desired service behaviors related to product and service delivery.

• Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Live Fully at Marriott International – #1 Leader in Hospitality

68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270

Director of Meetings and Special Event Planning.

Responsibilities for this role will include:

- Participate in client and meeting manager qualifying/review calls, as needed

- Compile RFP availability reports for meeting manager final review

- Provide professional input on destination based on knowledge and expertise

Cvent, Contract Negotiation, Request for Proposal (RFP) creation, Proposal reviews and presentations.

- Go on site and conduct a site search when necessary

Support the Global Meetings and Events Director in the administrative and project management of annual events.

Detail-focused professional who thrives in meticulously handling the various aspects of reporting, events management, data analysis, and communications.

Leverage advanced excel skills to manage budgets, travel, data, rooming lists, and dashboards.

Oversee the management of rooming lists and support travel and logistics managers when needed.

Intermediate knowledge of CVENT (Certification Preferred)

Oversee and manage all aspects of the CVENT event registration platform for our internal and external events.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ensures best practice, legal compliance and risk management in hotel and event venue contracting.

Extensive knowledge of the meetings industry and site exploration with vendor and hotel contracts. Experience with scientific meetings.

Manages site selection and contracting process.

Manages the set-up and operation of the meetings on-site and assists Director with staff supervision on-site.

Manages the budget process for each meeting.

Bachelor's Degree in a business-related discipline, or travel industry, or hospitality management, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 8+ years of management/supervisory experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance.

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and/or Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) required.

Virtual Event and Meeting Management Certification (VEMM) required.

Oversee the management of the meeting policy and procedures related to meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide strategic meeting management services for on-site, off-site, and hybrid meetings.

Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.

Develops an event management strategy that is aligned with the company’s business strategy and leads its execution.

Holds event management team accountable for desired service behaviors related to product and service delivery.

Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.

2 years' previous experience in Event Management, Catering Sales and/or Conference Services

Extensive knowledge of food and beverage, menu planning and upselling skills

With high integrity, strives to provide a 5-star experience to guests and colleagues, while providing excellent hospitality

Luxury hotel experience strongly preferred

Delphi and Opera experience highly preferred

Possess basic math skills and have the ability to accurately handle billing