Event Manager - Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center

The Embassy Suites Washington D.C. Convention Center is looking for their next Event Manager.

The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Washington DC just 1.5 blocks from the Washington DC Convention Center between the White House and the Capital Building. The hotel features 388 guestrooms; 10,665 square feet of meeting space and amenities and location makes this convention center hotel perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Our ideal candidate is responsible for collaborating with clients to plan their events and effectively communicate their needs to the hotel, ensuring a successful and memorable experience. They possess exceptional communication skills, excel at multitasking, adapt easily to change, and maintain full flexibility in their schedule.

Pay Range: $28.00 to $33.50 per hour, based on experience and has participation in the Hilton Sales Incentive plan.

Shift Pattern: Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with required flexibility to accommodate varying schedules, including weekends and holidays.

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

·       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

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As an Event Manager you will be responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his/her experience. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.

• Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.

• Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, booking systems, and processes.

• Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.

• Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.

• Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.

• Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.

• Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.

• Other duties as necessary

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What are we looking for?

•    Minimum Years of Experience: one (1) year Hospitality related experience at manager level. 

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
•    Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)
•    Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE)

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Salary : $28 - $34