Associate Director of Events

Organization: Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, manage, and coach approximately five to ten Event Catering and Convention Services Managers and Coordinators.
• Lead, sell, and service local business.
• Serve as second-in-command within the Events division and report directly to the Area Director of Sales, Events, and Marketing.
• Provide supervisory oversight of a portion of the Events department, including Event Managers, Administrative Assistants, and Trainees.
• Achieve assigned sales quota and service groups within the formal social events market, including weddings, galas, fundraisers, holiday events, milestone celebrations, and other special events.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in general computer knowledge and common business applications
• Minimum of three years of experience in hotel event sales, event planning, or catering sales
• Strong knowledge of contracting terms, conditions, and requirements
• Creativity and a proactive approach to emerging social and event trends
• Strong menu knowledge and experience with menu development
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop team members
• Together by Hyatt certification preferred
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced hotel environment