Description

Summary

The Assistant Director of Events and Event Services manages overall Event Sales and Event Planning standards, including supervision of Event Managers and administrative staff. This individual's primary responsibility is selling and servicing events. This position is the second in command in the Events department and also acts as a leader to support the Event Services & Event Set Up management team. This person is assigned specific administrative responsibilities that should include supervisory duties over Events, Event Services, and Event Set Up departments. In addition to servicing groups, this position will be assigned goals and targets to be achieved quarterly.

Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food & Beverage and include menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting services. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during, and post-event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. The Assistant Director of Events and Event Services will also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate in and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff.

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you!

The salary range for this position is: $64,000 - $96,000 annually

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Minimum of 5 years in Hotel Event Sales and/or Event Planning
• CMP Certified preferred
• Has completed Hyatt Meeting Masters or equivalent preferred
• Has completed Hyatt Sales training to include PSS and PSN or equivalent preferred
• Geographically mobile