Senior Event Manager

Hilton Anatole is the only Hilton Corporate-managed property in the DFW area and one of the largest hotels in the region. We continue to host exceptional events, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences, and are looking to add a Senior Event Manager to our team to oversee the planning and execution of complex, multi-day group events.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Event Manager, you would be responsible for executing written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings, conventions and events and the successful execution of such events in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Execute written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings, conventions and events with more than 300 cumulative room nights
• Negotiate terms and pricing of vendor partner agreements and service agreements with companies and organizations affiliated with group business
• Maintain relationships among the customers, their representatives and the hotel to ensure full participation in servicing accounts
• Initiate verbal and written communication with customers and hotel departments outlining details and specifics of the event including, but not limited to, payment structure, room block management, food and beverage, public room rental, exhibit hall fees, incremental and affiliate revenue streams, performance damages and master billing process
• Partner with operations departments
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Recruit, interview and train team members

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What are we looking for? 

• 2 years hotel event manager experience at a large, big box property with relevant size and space as the Hilton Anatole
• Experience with Delphi Amadeus Salesforce FDC program is highly preferred
• Experience with forecasting own group and collecting payments for deposits and final billing

The Benefits 

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits.

• Medical Insurance Coverage Options – for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment 
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you can accrue up to 144 hours of PTO in your first year of employment.
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0C40S/Senior-Event-Manager-Hilton-Anatole