Groups and Events Coordinator (M/F)

The Courtyard by Marriott Paris Porte de Versailles hotel, a 4* establishment with 350 rooms and suites, features several meeting rooms, a business center, a restaurant, a terrace for beautiful summer days, and a fitness room. Our hotel welcomes both business and leisure clientele and will be particularly appreciated by trade show and convention attendees thanks to its location facing Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and the Paris Convention Center.

As a member of the Marriott network, you will benefit from opportunities for advancement, an international career, internal and external training, very advantageous rates among the group's hotels, and many other benefits to be discovered.

Marriott International, Inc. is one of the world leaders in the hospitality sector, with more than 9,900 properties across 146 countries and territories. Marriott is renowned for the human dimension of its corporate culture. Marriott is expanding internationally and offers people from all backgrounds a world of discovery and possibilities.

Reporting to the Groups and Events Manager, you will follow the daily pace of the hotel's sales department.

Your main missions:

• Take over the management of events (room groups / banquets) once the contract is signed;
• Define client needs for their stay and/or event, and identify upselling opportunities;
• Prepare and conduct site inspections with clients and/or agencies;
• Ensure the preparation of events according to the needs identified with clients;
• Create and update job descriptions and present them during weekly departmental meetings;
• Ensure the smooth running of events in coordination with other Hotel departments;
• Elaborate and process Rooming Lists;
• Ensure billing follow-up;
• Develop client relationships through a loyalty-building approach.

Profile sought:

• Ideally with a background in hospitality and catering with a specialization in events
• Excellent presentation;
• Rigor and organization;
• Proven sales and negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in Pack Office;
• Knowledge of Opera is appreciated;
• Proficiency in English is indispensable, a third language is a plus.

What we offer:

• An elegant and stimulating work environment
• A professional and cohesive team
• Benefits related to the position (uniform provided, 70% coverage of health insurance, preferential rates in Marriott group hotels and restaurants.)
• Opportunities for advancement within the Marriott group
• Access to internal training

This non-exhaustive job profile is provided for information purposes. The company reserves the right to make modifications if necessary. This company is committed to professional equality, aims to give everyone a chance, and promotes an "inclusive" culture.