Senior Event Manager - Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton is a globally renowned leader in the hospitality industry, with a rich legacy of welcoming over 3 billion guests worldwide. Known for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, Hilton operates a suite of world-class brands that set new standards for travel and hospitality. The company’s foundational vision is to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, a mission that is evident in every aspect of its operations and culture. Hilton is widely recognized as an award-winning workplace, consistently earning spots on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. This recognition reflects Hilton's dedication not only to its guests but also to its Team Members. They emphasize creating an exceptional workplace where employees can thrive, grow their careers, and feel valued as part of a global family.

The role of Senior Event Manager at Hilton embodies the essence of hospitality by focusing on delivering memorable experiences through expert event management. This position is critical in overseeing all facets of planning and execution for complex events, ensuring that each event runs seamlessly and leaves a lasting impression on clients and guests alike. The Senior Event Manager acts as the primary contact for clients, facilitating smooth transitions from sales to service, managing event documentation, and proactively resolving issues to enhance the overall event experience. A key responsibility of this role is to maximize revenue opportunities by identifying upsell potentials and recommending enhancements that elevate both contract value and guest satisfaction.

Beyond event execution, this role also involves guiding team performance with clear communication of client requirements, providing direction, feedback, and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service delivery. The Senior Event Manager supports leadership by stepping in for senior leaders as needed, navigating complex challenges with informed decision-making. Hilton values core attributes such as integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, urgency, and a passion for hospitality. Candidates ideal for this role will have previous hotel event management experience and proficiency in Salesforce FDC, which aids in streamlining event and sales processes.

This position comes with a competitive Short-Term Incentive Plan (SIP) that includes quarterly bonuses equivalent to 20% of bonus-eligible earnings. The plan incentivizes individual achievement through multiple weighted objectives, providing substantial opportunities to earn extra compensation based on performance.

Hilton is committed to the wellbeing of its Team Members, offering a comprehensive suite of perks and benefits. These include exceptional travel discounts allowing employees to experience Hilton’s world-class hotels at greatly reduced rates, an employee stock purchase program with favorable terms, paid parental leave, personalized caregiving support, crisis concierge services, mental health resources including free counseling through an Employee Assistance Program, generous paid time off to recharge, and a wide array of health and welfare benefits. Hilton also provides financial security through retirement plans to help employees plan for their future.

Joining Hilton means becoming part of a vibrant culture that values collaboration, accountability, and a focus on making every moment meaningful. It is a place where careers are nurtured, and employees can contribute to a mission that truly makes a difference in the lives of guests and Team Members. The Senior Event Manager role is a unique opportunity to combine hospitality passion with leadership and operational excellence within one of the most admired hospitality companies in the world.