Associate Director of Events

Job description

**Description:**

**The role**

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

The Associate Director of Events hires, trains, manages and coaches approximately three to five catering/convention sales and services managers.

Primary responsibility is to service group business.

This position may be the second in command in the Event department depending on the size of hotel.

This person is assigned specific administrative responsibilities that should include supervisory duties over part of the Event department, usually Meeting Connections, Administrative Assistants or Trainees.

**Key Responsibilities:**

· Oversees and assists with all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post event follow up

· Coordinate with vendors, associates and groups to ensure successful events

· Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual equipment, and transportation

· Develop event concepts and themes to separate us from our competitors.

· Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and increase attendance/ bookings

· Work with the event service and culinary team to ensure brand standards and improvements in the long run

· Ensure compliance with all legal and safety requirements related to events based on government requirements.

· Track and evaluate the success of events and provide recommendations for improvements

· Create detailed P&L sheets for each event (pre and post) to optimize productivity and GOP

· Oversees ordering of supplies needed for events and ensure items arrive in a timely fashion

· Assists in site and vendor selection and negotiating the best possible rates and terms

· Develops effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Supervises staff at events, assign duties, and provide general direction

· Conducts post-event data and strategic analysis to inform future events

· Plans and executes pre-event marketing if applicable

**The hotels**

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident.

With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective.

Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life.

Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant which are also open to the public, an expansive pool deck and private cabanas and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.​

The 193 king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer.

Guest’s will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired.

Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out.

tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.​

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by The 5th Street Diner The Royale Room, a street side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents and guests alike.

This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Siena – and 10,000 square feet of retail space.

**The benefits & perks​**

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans?

We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents.

Financial wellbeing?

Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more!​

**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

· 3 years in Hotel Event Sales and/or Event Planning

· CMP Certified preferred

· Has completed Hyatt Meeting Masters or equivalent

· Has completed Hyatt Sales training to include PSS and PSN or equivalent

· Geographically mobile

Hyatt associates 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.

**This is not your typical career opportunity.** **This is the Hyatt Touch.**

_All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._

**Primary Location:** US-TX-Austin
**Organization:** Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos
**Pay Basis:** Yearly
**Job Level:** Full-time
**Job:** Catering/Event Planning
**Req ID:** AUS009838
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

Required Skill Profession

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