Hyatt

Summary

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