Set next to the picturesque Vondelpark, in the heart of the city, the 396-room Amsterdam Marriott is celebrated for its proximity to significant landmarks such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, exclusive shopping, vibrant nightlife and high-end restaurants. Opened in 1975 as the first Marriott in Europe, the hotel blends a prime location with contemporary interiors, offering an ideal address for exploring Amsterdam. The hotel also features 11 flexible meeting and event spaces with natural daylight, including our Grand Ballroom and studios.
Guests can enjoy premium dining at Midtown Grill, one of Amsterdam’s top steak restaurants, as well as Bar TWLV, our cosmopolitan bar offering globally inspired dishes, creative cocktails and a day-to-night atmosphere.
Are you organized, detail-oriented and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences? Join the Groups, Meetings & Events team at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, where no two days are the same. In this role, you will guide meetings, conferences and events from enquiry to execution, working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure every event is a success.
If you are ready to take ownership, build strong client relationships and help create memorable experiences in the heart of Amsterdam, we would love to hear from you.
What are your responsibilities?
As a Groups, Meetings & Events Specialist, you are responsible for guiding group bookings and events from enquiry to execution.
Working closely with our Proactive Sales and Revenue teams you manage incoming leads, prepare proposals, negotiate event details and secure bookings. Once confirmed, you remain the main point of contact for your clients, coordinating with our Operational teams every aspect of their event and ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Whether you are planning an international conference, corporate meeting, training session or social event, you work closely with other departments to bring every detail together. Your strong organizational skills, attention to detail and passion for hospitality help create memorable experiences for our guests.
In this role, you will:
- Manage group and event enquiries from proposal through execution
- Prepare quotations, contracts and event documentation
- Build strong relationships with clients and act as their primary point of contact
- Coordinate event requirements with operational departments including Banqueting, Front Office, F&B and Finance
- Manage rooming lists, meeting spaces and event details
- Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience and maximize revenue
- Ensure accurate billing, forecasting and administration
- Follow up with clients to gather feedback and maintain strong relationships
What makes you the perfect fit?
You are organized, proactive and enjoy building relationships with both clients and colleagues. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail and take pride in delivering exceptional service.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in groups, meetings, events, hotel sales or a similar hospitality environment
- Has excellent organizational and communication skills
- Is detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Takes ownership and enjoys working independently while being part of a team
- Has a commercial mindset and recognizes opportunities to enhance the guest experience
- Is enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about hospitality
- Has a good command of English. Dutch is a pre.
What do you get in return?
The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International and offers a competitive salary & a wide package of benefits. Each year you will have a performance appraisal and depending on your performance you will get a salary increase. Furthermore, we offer:
- Discounted room rates at more than 10,000 Marriott hotels worldwide for you, your family and friends
- 50% discount at a selection of bars and restaurants in participating 5-star hotels in Amsterdam
- A monthly gross salary between €2,645.47 and €2,800
- Personal coaching and training to support your professional development
- Career opportunities within Marriott International
- Complimentary use of our gym
- A travel allowance of €0,23 per kilometer, up to a maximum of €200 per month
- Free parking at the hotel if you live more than 50 kilometres away (one way)
- 25 vacation days per year (based on a full-time employment contract)
- Access to the Marriott Benefits at Work platform with exclusive discounts
- An attractive Associate Referral Program
- Recognition through our Spirit to Serve program, celebrating associates who deliver outstanding guest experiences
- Our TakeCare wellbeing program, featuring activities and initiatives that support your physical and mental wellbeing
- A welcoming and professional working environment where teamwork comes first
- Regular social events, including Associate Appreciation Week, our annual Staff Party and team outings
For more information about the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel please have a look on our website; www.amsterdammarriott.com.
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