Associate Director of Events
Job Description
Park Hyatt Washington
Park Hyatt Washington is seeking an experienced leader to join the Sales team as the Associate Director of Events. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of our hotel which was recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards as a top 10 hotel in the world!
Key Responsibilities:
As a member of the property’s Assistant Leadership Committee, the Associate Director of Events is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the Director of Sales, Events, and Marketing.
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning and management of group business
- Carries monthly and quarterly sales quota
- Responsible for creating and managing budgets and monthly forecasting of in-house groups and local catering events
- Responsible for leading all functions of the Sales and Events team, including managing administrative support staff and event managers
- Coordinate with all areas of hotel operations as well as the Sales team
- Collaborate with the Culinary team to curate elevated food and beverage experiences for all in-house events
- Train, supervise, and work with event staff, in all aspects of the sales function to include, but not limited to, soliciting new business, planning and executing existing event, marketing, and administrative procedures
- Work closely with Banquet and Set-Up Managers and their teams to create and ensure quality levels are met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
- Assists in leading the Events team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel event sales objectives
- Assist in the coaching and counseling of colleagues to reflect Hyatt luxury service standards
Salary:
Starting salary range $75,000 – $100,000 plus bonus eligibility, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 30 days
- Free Room Nights, Discounted Room Rates, and Friends & Family Room Rates
- 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
- Complimentary employee meals
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more!
Qualifications:
- 3 – 5+ years of Hotel Event Sales and Planning experience, luxury setting preferred
- 3 – 5+ years of experience in a senior role in Event Sales/Planning
- CMP certification, preferred
- Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
Park Hyatt Washington
Park Hyatt Washington is seeking an experienced leader to join the Sales team as the Associate Director of Events. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of our hotel which was recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards as a top 10 hotel in the world!
Key Responsibilities:
As a member of the property’s Assistant Leadership Committee, the Associate Director of Events is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the Director of Sales, Events, and Marketing.
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning and management of group business
- Carries monthly and quarterly sales quota
- Responsible for creating and managing budgets and monthly forecasting of in-house groups and local catering events
- Responsible for leading all functions of the Sales and Events team, including managing administrative support staff and event managers
- Coordinate with all areas of hotel operations as well as the Sales team
- Collaborate with the Culinary team to curate elevated food and beverage experiences for all in-house events
- Train, supervise, and work with event staff, in all aspects of the sales function to include, but not limited to, soliciting new business, planning and executing existing event, marketing, and administrative procedures
- Work closely with Banquet and Set-Up Managers and their teams to create and ensure quality levels are met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
- Assists in leading the Events team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel event sales objectives
- Assist in the coaching and counseling of colleagues to reflect Hyatt luxury service standards
Salary:
Starting salary range $75,000 – $100,000 plus bonus eligibility, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 30 days
- Free Room Nights, Discounted Room Rates, and Friends & Family Room Rates
- 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
- Complimentary employee meals
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more!
Qualifications:
- 3 – 5+ years of Hotel Event Sales and Planning experience, luxury setting preferred
- 3 – 5+ years of experience in a senior role in Event Sales/Planning
- CMP certification, preferred
- Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests. As we continue to grow, we don’t lose sight of what’s most important— people. Hyatt is a company that was built by family. It’s a workplace where coworkers become friends. Every day we care for our guests. Care is at the heart of our business, and it’s this distinct guest experience that makes Hyatt one of the world’s best hospitality brands.
We care for the wellbeing of our colleagues, guests, owners, and communities and are committed to advancing a culture of opportunity for all. We believe that embedding DE&I in every part of our business is the manifestation of our purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. This means everyone with no exceptions. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected across our actions and behaviors, policies and procedures, workplace environment and culture. Our Change Start Here commitments outline key DE&I goals around (i) who we employ, develop, and advance, (ii) who we support, and (iii) who we buy from and work with.
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