Complex Senior Events Manager

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Senior Event Manager, you’re not just overseeing all aspects of planning and execution for complex events – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have 2 years of sales and event hospitality experience
• Be proficient in MS Office
• Have experience with Delphi FDC (preferred)

Sales Incentive

Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company's financial success. The plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout. 

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Execute complex events: Manage event documentation, facilitate seamless transitions from Sales to service, and serve as the primary client contact on property to ensure smooth execution, proactive issue resolution, and an exceptional event experience
• Own the client relationship: Build trust and rapport as the primary point of contact throughout the event lifecycle; proactively manage expectations, resolve issues, and ensure a memorable client experience
• Maximize revenue opportunities: Identify upsell opportunities and recommend enhancements to increase contract value and elevate the guest experience
• Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and offer feedback and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service
• Support leadership and decision-making: Step in for senior leaders as needed; navigate complex challenges by analyzing situations and making informed decisions