Luxury Events Lead: Conference & Guest Experience

The Ritz-Carlton; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Barcelona is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee planning and execution of mid-sized corporate and social events. You will coordinate with Sales, property departments and clients to ensure flawless service from pre-event through post-event, while seeking up-sell opportunities to enhance revenue.

Our ideal candidate has 1-2 years in event management or a related field and a relevant education path.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years of experience in event management or related area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; at least 1 year experience in event management or related area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates event logistics to ensure seamless progress by following established procedures and collaborating with staff.
• Greets clients during events and hands off to Event Operations for execution of details.
• Ensures billing accuracy and reviews final invoices with clients before processing.
• Manages group room blocks and meeting spaces for average to large groups.
• Leads formal pre- and post-event meetings to review group needs and feedback.
• Communicates event details to customers and property operations; follows up post-event to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Event planning

Client relations

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

2-year degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Barcelona is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee planning and execution of mid-sized corporate and social events. You will coordinate with Sales, property departments and clients to ensure flawless service from pre-event through post-event, while seeking up-sell opportunities to enhance revenue.

Our ideal candidate has 1-2 years in event management or a related field and a relevant education path.