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Be part of the first Hilton corporate-managed hotel on Kauau2018i Hale Hu014dku016bala Kauau2018i, Curio Collection by Hilton is set to open Fall 2026 and is seeking a Catering Sales and Event Manager to join the opening team. This is a rare opportunity to work on a new build, support a 210-room Curio Collection hotel, and help bring an incredible resort to life. Centrally located near the airport and shopping centers, this role offers both career growth and an unforgettable setting. What will I be doing? As Catering Sales and Event Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, and negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events. Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards: u2022 To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals. u2022 Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person. u2022 Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations. u2022 Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes. u2022 Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts. u2022 Selling and influencing both internal and external clients. u2022 Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution. u2022 Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed. u2022 Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary. u2022 Other duties as necessary based on business needs. u2022 Regular attendance. #LI-JW1 The salary range for this role is $80,000-$85,000 base and is based on experience opportunity for quarterly bonus incentive What are we looking for? To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications: u2022 Minimum of 2 years of hotel catering and events experience u2022 Hotel Catering sales management experience strongly preferred u2022 Experience with Delphi FDC preferred u2022 Hawaiu2018i market knowledge highly preferred The Benefits + We 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.+ Medical Insurance Coverage Options u2013 for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment+ Vision, dental, life and disability insurance+ Mental Health Resources+ Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)+ Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year+ Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future. We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay.+ Career growth and development - Team Member Resource Groups + Recognition and rewards programs+ Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay+ Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)+ Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits+ Expanded bereavement leave.+ Adoption Assistance program+ Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount+ Complimentary Team Member Lunch+ Complimentary parking Catering and Events 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 companyu2019s 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 Job: _Catering and Event Services_ Title: _Catering Sales and Event Manager - Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton_ Location: _null_ Requisition ID: _HOT0CB14_ EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans