Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

At the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key, Florida's only all-suite Marriott hotel, we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key can mean for you! 

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for an Event Manager to join our team! The Event Manager is a leader who is knowledgeable and passionate about the event industry and self-driven to perform in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Our Event Manager plans and coordinates meetings, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and exceed catering revenue goals. We are looking for someone who is proactive, highly ambitious and detail-oriented, and of course, has a natural knack for building solid relationships and delivering excellent communication.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Excellent relationship-building and negotiating skills, exceptional follow-through, strong organizational and time-management skills are required
• Works closely with property operations and food and beverage teams to better meet the needs of our clients throughout the sales and event planning process with ability to quickly problem solve and develop alternatives when an event issue arises
• Assists client in the selection of food and beverage menu and audio-visual needs using upselling techniques to maximize revenue
• Monitor group room blocks and pick up throughout the event planning process
• Create event floor plans with Social Tables platform to ensure banquet and client agree prior to set-up
• Serves as host to group upon arrival (flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required) and is available to assist with any client needs that may arise during their stay
• Inspects meeting and event room set-up to ensure compliance with client specifications
• Utilize Marriott’s CI/TY system to set activity traces for follow-up, create banquet event orders BEOs, group resumes, and event forecasts
• Participate in daily business review, weekly sales meeting, weekly BEO and resume meeting, training and other sales related meetings; and facilitates pre/post-con meetings as required
• Exhibit a positive and involved team attitude towards all hotel departments and maintain open communication with co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel
• Adheres to all work rules, SOP’s, and policies established by the company, including but not limited to those contained in the Employee handbook
• Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state driver's license to make sales calls when necessary
• This role is located on-property at Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
• Sales office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-5:30pm and the Event Manager schedule varies
• Flexibility required for site visits outside of regular business hours, pre/post-con meetings, Chamber or other related events that may take place during nights/weekends

What are we looking for?

Compensation:

$27.76

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$27.76

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.