Associate Director of Events

Hyatt Hotels Corp.•Beaver Creek, CO

49d•$85,000

About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, a premier ski-in/ski-out luxury destination nestled in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Fresh off a multimillion-dollar guestroom transformation, our resort continues to redefine the guest journey through reimagined rooms and suites, elevated culinary experiences, and world-class meeting and event spaces. As Associate Director of Events, you'll be second-in-command within the Events Department, reporting directly to the Director of Sales, Marketing & Events. You'll drive both sales revenue and operational excellence by cultivating new and repeat business, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring flawless execution of group and social events. This is a unique opportunity to grow into a future Director of Events role while making a lasting impact at one of Hyatt's most iconic mountain resorts. WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING Dual Leadership & Sales Focus: Own a personal sales portfolio while also developing and mentoring Event Sales/Planning Managers. Transformative Setting: Showcase extraordinary events in a newly reimagined luxury property with expansive indoor and outdoor spaces. Career Growth: Gain exposure to ownership interactions, department leadership, and strategic initiatives to prepare for advancement. Community & Industry Presence: Represent Park Hyatt Beaver Creek at trade shows, networking events, and community engagements. Collaborative Culture: Join a people-first leadership team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and creating extraordinary guest and colleague experiences.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience in hotel event sales and/or planning with a track record of exceeding revenue goals.
Demonstrated success in selling to group and social markets, including weddings and milestone events.
Strong leadership experience with team management and mentoring responsibilities.
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Proficiency in hotel sales systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.
Geographic mobility for future Hyatt career growth.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, or related field preferred.
Hyatt Envision experience preferred.
CMP certification a plus.
Hyatt experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively sell group and social events including weddings, galas, and milestone celebrations, with a focus on event spaces, catering, guest rooms, and ancillary hotel services.
Conduct site inspections, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close sales to meet and exceed quarterly goals.
Leverage Hyatt's proprietary systems (including Envision) to manage accounts, ensure accurate forecasting, and track performance.
Represent the resort at client events, trade shows, and industry networking opportunities to expand market reach.
Oversee assigned group and social accounts, ensuring flawless execution from planning through final billing.
Partner with operations and event planning colleagues to deliver seamless experiences that exceed client expectations.
Lead pre-event meetings, group resumes, and daily standups to align execution with client requirements.
Partner with Finance to reconcile billing and resolve client concerns in a timely manner.
Hire, coach, and mentor Event Sales and Planning Managers, fostering professional growth and building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
Provide feedback, performance evaluations, and training to drive accountability and service excellence.
Lead department meetings and collaborate on hotel-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with Hyatt's purpose, values, and behaviors.
Support the Director of Sales, Marketing & Events in strategic planning and departmental leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive eligibility.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, complimentary hotel nights and discounts worldwide, meals, and ski pass or wellness bonus.

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