Event Manager - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

Event Services Manager

The Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown is looking for an Event Services Manager. This brand-new hotel located in the Steel District next to historic Falls Park and Levitt Outdoor Amphitheatre features 216 guestrooms and 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months of hotel experience, preferably in events or guest services. We require a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on group event needs. The candidate must demonstrate sales skills and ability to book group events and attention to detail to execute them successfully.

Shift Pattern : MondayFriday, 8 : 00 AM5 : 00 PM, with flexibility to adjust hours as needed to be present for assigned group meetings and events at the hotel.

Compensation : This is an hourly role with eligibility for bonus.

The Benefits Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as :

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program : 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt-Free Education : Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including : college degrees and professional certifications
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares : Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As Event Manager you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner's primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his / her experience.

Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

What are we looking for?

Minimum Years of Experience : one (1) year Hospitality related experience at manager level.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :

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 :

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!