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Events & Services Manager

Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport

166 N Compass Way
Dania, FL 33004

196 Room Hotel
Managed By Economos Properties
Full-Time

Job description

Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with sales, hotel departments, and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post event phases of hotel events; primarily handles events of average complexity. Ensures all hotel 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. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing the Department 

Ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories 

Broad understanding of facility management (sanitation, maintenance, operations) 

Strong customer development and relationship management skills 

Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department 

Knowledge of Event Technology products and services 

Knowledge of contract management and legalities 

Financial management skills e.g., ability to understand P&L statements, manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling •

Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)

Strong problem-solving skills 

Strong customer and associate relation skills 

Strong organization skills 

Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems 

Effective decision-making skills 

Effective influence skills 

Strong presentation and platform skills 

Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA) Education or Certification Leadership Competencies: Supports and conducts activities to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share.

This private employer offers a Competitive Compensation, Benefits Package and Opportunity for Career Growth.

Benefits include:

  • Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • STD & LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Vacation/Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discounted Hotel Room Rates (Marriott)
  • Community Service Program
  • Training & Development
Posted December 4, 2024

Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport

Founded in 1969 and currently located in Boca Raton, Florida. Economos Properties owns, operates and develops hotels in markets that can be difficult to enter. For over 50 years Economos Properties have been committed to making each guest a repeat patron. We have developed projects in excess of $800 million, including 25 hotels, 20 restaurants and multiple condominium, office, retail and apartment projects.

The newly opened Marriott Ft. Lauderdale Airport at Dania Pointe features a 14 storys – 196 room hotel built above 25,000 square feet of retail space with 10,000 sq. feet of flexible meeting space, infinity pool, spa, and gym. The hotel takes guests into a journey of elegance where one can discover the comforts of thoughtfully designed open spaces, breathtaking views and stylish accommodations. Guests can enjoy any number of our exquisite garnished dishes with a touch of a lively beverage and a stress free ambiance to accentuate leisure or business travel experience.