March 28, 2026

Event Planning Manager

DeFoor Hospitality Group Chattanooga, Tennessee

This is a client management role at its core — you'll be the primary point of contact for your assigned clients, managing everything from room blocks and event documentation to tastings, site tours, and on-property introductions. What makes this role the right fit for the right person: • Own the client relationship from contract to completion • Manage the details that make events run without a hitch • Build long-term relationships with clients and property teams • Identify and act on every opportunity to exceed client expectations and revenue goals • Work in an environment where doing the job well is genuinely valued • Manages all post-event administrative responsibilities for assigned clients. • Basic sales skills with the ability to identify and act on upselling opportunities. , food & beverage, or a related operational role considered • Detail oriented, tech savvy, and able to learn new systems and property-specific processes quickly • Some exposure to sales, upselling, or client-facing work • Experience with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) is a plus • Experience with Marriott's CI platform at any level is a significant asset and will be reflected in compensation • Marriott or Westin brand experience is a plus • A degree in Hospitality, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or a related field may substitute for experience requirements if the program included training in hotel operations or Marriott's CI platform

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