Hozpitality - Associate Director of Events

Description The Driskill Hotel opened its doors in 1886 as one of the most luxurious Texas hotels in its day.Since its opening the hotel has been an integral part of the fabric in the city of Austin. The Associate Director of Events is an experienced senior level hotel events/sales role that reports directly to the Director of Sales Marketing and Events. Primary responsibility is to service group business, selling and planning events, including menu planning/upselling, agenda setting, working with departments for flawless execution. The role will oversee specific administrative responsibilities to include supervisory duties over part of the event's department, usually event sales & planning managers, coordinators/administrative assistants or trainees. This position will typically be required to carry and achieve a quota and service groups. Sales responsibilities include managing a key sales market through active retention, prospecting and networking, site visits, and sales calls. Responsibilities will also include, but not be limited to coaching, training, recruitment and hiring of sales/events team. This position is typically an 18 - 24-month commitment with a clear goal to experience the training and development necessary to become a future Director of Event Sales for Hyatt, including development opportunities in budgeting and business plan development, forecasting, owner's meetings and relations, and P&L management. BENEFITSWecarefor people so they can be theirbest. Our colleagues enjoy: • Career Growth and Advancement - Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level • Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD • Referral Bonuses - for bringing new members to our team • Free and Discounted Room Nights atHyatt Hotels around the world • Parking discounts -discounted parking in downtown Austin • Bus Passes - under $10/month, paid through payroll deduction • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick days and Holiday pay • Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses • Financial Perks -401(k)w/company match &discounted employee stockpurchase plan • Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources • Discounts at various retailers - at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More! Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualifications

• • A minimum of 3-5 years previous hotel sales and events experience • Strong business acumen, experience with budgeting and forecasting • Supervisory experience, coaching sales managers in their selling process in order to meet company goals and maximize hotel revenue. • Able to train and monitor the process of sending referrals, setting traces and profiling accounts • Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation and organization skills • Demonstrates strong leadership throughout the hotel • Demonstrates history of success • Results driven, energetic, and focused • Clear concise written and verbal communication skills • Strong general computer knowledge, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment • Passionate about the hotel event experience • CMP Certified preferred • Assists in the absence of the Director of Sales Marketing & Events