Associate Director of Events

Join to apply for the Associate Director of Events role at Park Hyatt . Summary Step into a pivotal leadership role at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa, a premier ski-in/ski-out luxury destination nestled in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Fresh off a multimillion‑dollar guest‑room transformation, our resort continues to redefine the guest journey through reimagined rooms and suites, elevated culinary experiences, and world‑class meeting and event spaces. Reason for Excitement Dual Leadership & Sales Focus: Own a personal sales portfolio while developing and mentoring Event Sales/Planning Managers. Transformative Setting: Showcase extraordinary events in a newly reimagined luxury property with expansive indoor and outdoor spaces. Career Growth: Gain exposure to ownership interactions, department leadership and strategic initiatives to prepare for advancement. Community & Industry Presence: Represent Park Hyatt Beaver Creek at trade shows, networking events and community engagements. Collaborative Culture: Join a people‑first leadership team dedicated to excellence, innovation and creating extraordinary guest and colleague experiences. Responsibilities Sales & Revenue Generation Proactively sell group and social events including weddings, galas and milestone celebrations, focusing on event spaces, catering, guest rooms and ancillary hotel services. Conduct site inspections, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and close sales to meet and exceed quarterly goals. Leverage Hyatt’s proprietary systems (including Envision) to manage accounts, ensure accurate forecasting and track performance. Represent the resort at client events, trade shows and industry networking opportunities to expand market reach. Event Leadership & Execution Oversee assigned group and social accounts ensuring flawless execution from planning through final billing. Partner with operations and event planning colleagues to deliver seamless experiences that exceed client expectations. Lead pre‑event meetings, group rehearsals and daily stand‑ups to align execution with client requirements. Partner with Finance to reconcile billing and resolve client concerns in a timely manner. Team Development & Department Support Hire, coach and mentor Event Sales and Planning Managers, fostering professional growth and building a strong pipeline of future leaders. Provide feedback, performance evaluations and training to drive accountability and service excellence. Lead department meetings and collaborate on hotel‑wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with Hyatt’s purpose, values and behaviors. Support the Director of Sales, Marketing & Events in strategic planning and departmental leadership. The starting salary for this role is $85,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience. Benefits Competitive salary and incentive eligibility. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, complimentary hotel nights and discounts worldwide, meals and ski pass or wellness bonus. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, event management or related field preferred. Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel event sales and/or planning with a track record of exceeding revenue goals. Demonstrated success in selling to group and social markets, including weddings and milestone events. Strong leadership experience with team management and mentoring responsibilities. Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. Proficiency in hotel sales systems and Microsoft Office Suite; Hyatt Envision experience preferred. CMP certification a plus. Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends and holidays as business demands. Hyatt experience preferred. Geographic mobility for future Hyatt career growth. Legal Notice All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr