Senior Events Leader - Strategy, Mentorship & Profitability

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

401K with company match

Discounted room nights

Free room nights at 90 days

Education assistance

Parking discount

Gym access

Free meals

Employee dining discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is seeking an Associate Director of Events to lead key accounts through the event planning lifecycle, forecast revenue, and drive profitability. You will mentor Events staff and collaborate with Event Services, Culinary, Front Office, and AV teams to ensure flawless execution.

The role emphasizes coaching, leadership, and adherence to Hyatt brand standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hotel events experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and training colleagues.
• Proficiency in hotel sales and events systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of hotel event operations and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and a proactive approach.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and creating meaningful guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.
• CMP/certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for key accounts during the event planning phase.
• Support forecasting, revenue projections, and financial reporting.
• Improve profitability through strategic menu pricing, space utilization, upselling, and cost awareness.
• Lead, coach, mentor and develop Events colleagues.
• Lead regular department meetings with the DOE.
• Collaborate with Event Services, Culinary, Front Office, Audio Visual and other departments for seamless execution.
• Model exceptional service, teamwork, and colleague engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt brand standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Event planning

Leadership

CRM & reporting

Microsoft Office

Client relations

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Hospitality

Upselling

Tools

MS Excel

Event management software

Job description

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is seeking an Associate Director of Events to lead key accounts through the event planning lifecycle, forecast revenue, and drive profitability. You will mentor Events staff and collaborate with Event Services, Culinary, Front Office, and AV teams to ensure flawless execution.

The role emphasizes coaching, leadership, and adherence to Hyatt brand standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel environment.