Hilton Grand Vacations

Assistant Director of Events - Signia by Hilton San Jose

Hilton Grand Vacations$75K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in event management roles
  • 2-3 years as a senior events manager
  • Proficiency in forecasting and budgeting for events
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Passion for hospitality and guest experience

Responsibilities

  • Implement innovative event strategies and refine processes
  • Lead event operations and engage stakeholders
  • Act as a subject matter expert on events
  • Support the sales process and drive business growth
  • Oversee budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
  • Mentor team members and support their career growth

Benefits

  • Incredible travel perks with discounted hotel rates
  • Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount
  • Paid parental leave for eligible team members
  • Access to personalized caregiving support
  • Crisis concierge services for emotional support
  • Free mental health resources through Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans for financial security
Full Job Description
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! As an Assistant Director of Events, you're not just providing 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.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will:
  • 5 years of experience in an even manager role
  • 2 - 3 years as a senior events manager
  • Experience with forecasting and event budgeting


Sales Incentive

Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company's financial success. The plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
  • Implement strategic initiatives: Assist in driving innovative event strategies and continuously refining processes to deliver high quality, best-in-class experiences
  • Provide hands-on leadership: Assist in leading event operations, ensuring strong and consistent engagement with internal stakeholders, team members, guests, and suppliers
  • Serve as an events SME: Apply industry expertise and best practices, stay current on event trends, and represent Hilton in professional associations
  • Partner in sales support efforts: Assist with the sales process and participate in client site inspections to drive event business growth and ensure that all event solutions align with Hilton's standards
  • Support financial management: Assist with overseeing budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation
  • Champion company culture: Support a collaborative, high-performing team by embodying Hilton's values, fostering a guest- and team member-centric environment, and actively engaging with colleagues through meaningful interactions
  • Develop and guide talent: Assist in talent development by supporting career growth initiatives, mentoring team members, and maintaining an open-door policy to foster engagement, resolve conflicts, and ensure a productive work environment


Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

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.

About the Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
  • Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
  • Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
  • Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
  • Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

About Hilton Grand Vacations

Hilton Grand Vacations is a global leader in vacation ownership, providing exclusive access to some of the world's most popular destinations. With a portfolio of 62 resorts and over 325,000 members, the company offers a range of vacation experiences, from beachfront getaways to mountain retreats. Hilton Grand Vacations is committed to providing exceptional customer service and creating unforgettable vacation memories for its members.
Learn more about Hilton Grand Vacations
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$201 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$894 million
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