Executive Meeting Manager

About Us

Surround yourself with modern comforts at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla.

Our stylish hotel positions you near dazzling destinations including La Jolla Shores, Birch Aquarium, the University of California, San Diego and the beautiful Westfield UTC shopping mall.

The San Diego Trolley line has been extended North and now stops right outside our hotel for commuting.

Our associates enjoy daily free meals in our spacious associate cafeteria, and a monthly Town Hall/luncheon in our ballroom with special delights from our Chef and games and prizes.

We also offer free parking on site and hotel discounts with all Marriott brands worldwide.

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Compensation
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

Overview

The Executive Meeting Manager brings strong organizational, operational, and detailing skills to successfully coordinate and execute group business while ensuring an exceptional guest and meeting planner experience.

This role is responsible for the detailed execution of all assigned groups and events, ensuring operational alignment, clear communication, and consistent follow-through across all hotel departments.

The Executive Meeting Manager plays a key role in supporting a culture centered around guest satisfaction, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across departments, and proactively resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development


* Actively solicit, qualify, and convert small group and meeting opportunities in support of hotel revenue goals.


* Manage the full sales cycle for assigned business, including prospecting, client needs assessment, proposals, site inspections, negotiation, contracting, closing, detailing, execution, follow up, and rebooking.


* Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently follow up on prospective and tentative business to maximize conversion.


* Develop a thorough understanding of client needs and effectively communicate the hotel's value proposition.


* Demonstrate strong negotiation and closing skills while balancing client expectations, hotel profitability, and operational capabilities.
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