Director of Events - (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur

Negotiable
Experience
5-10 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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  • Responsible in overseeing all facets
    the Events department and the overall success of all events in
    the hotel. 

  • Ensures optimum revenue
    and utilization of event spaces by driving generation strategies deemed fit
    based on the current trends and market intelligence. 

  • style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align:
    baseline;">Responsible for developing and growing key account base
    of clients that have event requirements by establishing strong relationship,
    maintaining regular contact and probing further on the needs of
    these clients. 

  • Maintain
    close collaboration with different heads of support departments to ensure
    successful groups, events and functions through team work and effective
    communication of client needs. 

  • style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> style="color: black;">To drive the loyalty of clients and conversion Hilton
    Honors through the sign ups to the Event Planner
    Program. 

  • Achieve
    Key Performance Indicators including revenue, conversion and forecast accuracy
    as set and agreed upon. 

  • Develop Incentive Plan for GM&E Team (Reactive Sales Team and Events
    Team) to ensure all team members are motivated to source and convert all
    possible revenue opportunities. 

  • 希尔顿集团旗下拥有22个卓越酒店品牌,在全球126个国家和地区拥有7500多家酒店和120多万间客房,酒店致力于实现“让世界充满阳光和温暖,让宾客感受到“热情好客’”的创始愿景。通过客户忠诚度计划“希尔顿荣誉客会”,超1.8亿会员可享积分兑换住宿。