Associate Director of Events

Hilton; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hilton is seeking a Director of Events / Assistant Director of Events in Bengaluru to lead the Catering Sales, Weddings, and Events Management team within the Sales & Marketing group.

You will drive strategic event initiatives, oversee operations, manage budgets, and mentor talent while aligning with Hilton's standards for guest experiences.

Formación

• Degree qualifications in Hospitality/Business Management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing hospitality sales/event planning teams.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale event operations within hospitality.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in hotel/event management software and digital tools.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Drive strategic initiatives: implement innovative event strategies and refine processes.
• Lead event operations: provide high-visibility leadership across all event functions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends: evaluate trends and represent Hilton in associations.
• Lead sales support: collaborate with sales to grow event business.
• Manage financial performance: oversee budgets, forecasting and staffing.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Event software

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Industry trends

Creativity

Educación

Hospitality/Business Management degree

Herramientas

Delphi

Salesforce

OnQ

Descripción del empleo

Job Identification: 214881

Job Category: Catering and Event Services

Job Schedule: Full time

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! You will manage the Catering Sales, Weddings, and Events Management team, working closely with the rest of the Sales & Marketing team to actively convert customer enquiries into confirmed sales. As a Director of Events / Assistant Director of Events , you’re not just providing strategic leadership and direction for the hotel's events function – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Drive strategic initiatives: Implement innovative event strategies and continuously refine processes to deliver high quality, best-in-class experiences

• Lead event operations: Provide high-visibility leadership and subject-matter expertise across all event functions, collaborating closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders to create impactful, team member- and guest-centric event experiences

• Stay ahead of industry trends: Evaluate emerging event management trends and best practices, and represent Hilton in industry professional associations

• Lead sales support efforts: Collaborate with the sales team to drive event business growth, strategize on large-scale events, and ensure that all event solutions align with Hilton's standards

• Manage financial performance: Oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation

• Champion company culture: Foster a diverse, high-performing team by integrating Hilton's values into all event initiatives, creating a guest- and team member-centric environment, and leading with direct, meaningful engagement

• Develop and guide talent: Advocate for team members through career development planning, mentorship, and succession strategies while maintaining an open-door policy, resolving conflicts effectively, and ensuring a productive, motivated work environment

• Technology Enablement: Utilize hotel systems (e.g., Delphi, Salesforce, OnQ) and adhere to Hilton EventReady protocols.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Degree qualifications in Hospitality/Business Management or equivalent.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing hospitality sales/event planning team role preferred.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale event operations within hospitality.

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proficiency in hotel/event management software and digital tools.

• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of industry trends and commitment to continuous innovation.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.