Director of Event Planning_

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES****Managing Event Planning Operations**• Assigns all events turned over to Event Planning team.• Oversees for turned opportunities’ function space and group room blocks.• Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.• Leads execution of activities to support the Event Management strategy.• Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.• Leads discussions to review event complexity and proactively avoid service challenges and failures.• Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations.• Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs.• Maintains inventories to maximize customer satisfaction and revenue opportunities.• Works with highly complex or high profile groups when financial impact will be significant. **Leading Event Planning Team**• Leads the catering menu development process.• Champions all standards, policies and procedures for the Event Planning team.• Leads Event Management meetings. **Managing the Sales and Marketing Strategy**• Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.• Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law._Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.