Event Manager (Temporary) - Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

Hilton•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza is looking for a temporary Event Manager to join their team. This 439-room Midtown high-rise is located near the United Nations and Grand Central Station, offering unobstructed views of Manhattan and the East River. The role requires experience in a similar role at a property of similar size and proficiency with OnQ, Delphi, and R&I systems. The position is based onsite at the hotel.

Requirements

Experience in the same (or similar) role
Experience at a property of a similar size
Experience using OnQ, Delphi, and R&I systems
Availability to work onsite

Responsibilities

Solicit, secure and respond to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage, rental of event facilities and purchase of ancillary services from the hotel.
Directs customer relationships in a proactive manner relative to payment structure, room block management, food and beverage, public room rental and exhibit hall fees, incremental and affiliate revenue streams, performance damages and master billing process.
Analyzes customers’ service and product needs and financial issues of in-house groups; authorizes appropriate resolution of customers’ concerns while maintaining profitability.
Negotiates pricing and terms and conditions of products, labor and services not specifically articulated in master agreement covering the event.
Possesses authority to negotiate terms and pricing of service agreements with companies and organizations affiliated with group business as well as vendor partner agreements.
Directs customer services via site visits, board meetings, menu testing, and planning meetings for definite and potential groups.
Responsible for representing the hotel to customers in the role of executing negotiated group sales agreements including but not limited to room blocks, food and beverage, exhibits and associated products and services.
Host and entertain clients, conduct property tours, promote facilities and services and draft contracts.
Communicate with and provide direction and supervision to team members to execute catering events.
Respond to special guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.

Benefits

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs