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Assistant Director of Events - Signia by Hilton San Jose

Hilton Hotels Corporation

San Jose, California

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead the hotel's events function to deliver memorable guest experiences. You'll work with cross-functional teams to drive innovative event strategies that align with Hilton's hospitality mission. You'll guide operations, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality events and sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to shape service standards and nurture a collaborative, guest-centric culture. You'll play a key role in sustaining Hilton's light-and-warmth brand while supporting business goals.

Compensation / Benefits
  • 110 travel nights via Go Hilton program
  • employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with 15% discount
  • paid parental leave
  • mental health resources / EAP
  • generous PTO
  • health benefits
Responsibilities
  • Implement strategic initiatives to drive innovative event strategies and improve processes
  • Provide hands-on leadership for event operations with internal stakeholders, guests, and suppliers
  • Serve as an events subject-matter expert, staying current on trends and representing Hilton in professional associations
  • Support sales efforts and participate in client site inspections to grow event business
  • Assist with budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing and resource use
  • Champion a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on guest- and team-centric service
  • Develop and mentor talent, supporting career growth and maintaining open communication
Key requirements
  • 5 years of experience in an events manager role
  • 2-3 years as a senior events manager
  • Experience with forecasting and event budgeting
  • leadership
  • teamwork / collaboration
  • communication
  • forecasting
  • event budgeting
  • stakeholder engagement

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