Hotel Event Lead: Client Liaison & On-Site Expert

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. in Atlanta seeks an Event Manager to coordinate and oversee planning, logistics, and on-site execution of meetings, conferences, and conventions within our hotels. They act as the primary liaison between clients and internal hotel departments.

The role requires 2–3 years in hotel event planning, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and proficiency with MS Office and event software. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in hotel event planning, catering sales, or conference services.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, event planning, or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with event software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Client Liaison: main contact from sale through post-event follow-up.
• Logistics Coordination: event specs, room setups, A/V, décor, schedules.
• Catering & Banquet Management: coordinate menus and BEOs with culinary team.
• Room Block Management: monitor group room needs, cut-off dates, reservations.
• Cross-Departmental Communication: distribute event documentation to Banquets, Culinary, A/V, Housekeeping, Front Office.
• On-Site Execution: be visible during events to resolve issues and lead meetings.
• Revenue Generation: identify upsell opportunities for tech, catering, or space.

Skills

Hotel event planning

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Problem solving under pressure

Microsoft Office

Event software familiarity

Upselling opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or event planning

Tools

Marriott PMS (FSPMS/MARSHA)

Social Tables/Delphi

CI/TY or Delphi diagrams

Job description

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. in Atlanta seeks an Event Manager to coordinate and oversee planning, logistics, and on-site execution of meetings, conferences, and conventions within our hotels. They act as the primary liaison between clients and internal hotel departments.

The role requires 2–3 years in hotel event planning, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and proficiency with MS Office and event software. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential.