Senior Event Experience Manager (Temporary) - New York Hilton Midtown (Finance)

ASenior Event Experience ManagerwithHilton New YorkMidtownis responsible for the successful execution of written sales agreements for large scale and complex full servicemeetings, conventions and events generally covering more than 300 cumulative room nights.

Set in Midtown Manhattan, this contemporary convention hotel is a 2-minute walk from The Museum of Modern Art and a 10-minute walk from Times Square.

All rooms offer sophisticated decor and custom-designed beds, plus marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and WiFi (fee). Executive rooms provide free WiFi and access to the Executive Lounge's free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate sitting areas.

Amenities include a buffet breakfast (surcharge), a modern restaurant and 3 chic bars, including a bar featuring ice sculptures. There's also a sky-lit fitness center, a business center and over 151,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space.

What will I be doing?

ASenior Event Experience Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of written sales & catering agreements for large-scale and complex full service meetings, conventions, and events as well as execution of all sized room blocks, catering events, and events as assigned. Maintains liaison between the customer and their representatives and the Hotel by directing each hotel department as to their specific role in the pre-planning and execution on-site. Maximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services, upselling, and accurate forecasting. Responsible for direction of all catered events in partnership with Event Operations staff. Responsible for successful execution of event and customer satisfaction to ensure customer remains loyal and books future business with hotel/company.

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What are we looking for?

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?

The Benefits- Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking#2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (Depending on hotel)
• Health insurance
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportiveparental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education :Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

*Please note, benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.

Salary Range : $85,000 - $90,000
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