Director, Hilton Honors Experiences & Event Activation

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Develop and implement Hilton Honors Experiences Platform strategy aligned with our marketing and loyalty objectives
• Oversee the development, strategy, planning and execution of events for internal and external partners throughout the year
• Skillfully lead in managing engaging, cost-efficient and impactful events and consumer activations
• Spend time developing an understanding of the business, our partners, the competitive landscape, and the target audience to deliver experiences that establish understanding, belief, and brand loyalty
• Craft and produce activations for VIP events with partners in music, entertainment, sports, culinary, and other events
• Listen to team member needs to develop a full strategy for the guest experience, surrounding the event marketing objectives and messaging
• Handle the production resources and schedule for assigned events, based on internal needs
• Lead external agencies and provide direction as needed
• Day-to-day administration and coordinating logistical aspects of events and programs including venue selection, budgeting, overseeing work back schedules, placing orders, BEO review, monitoring vendors, travel planning, facilitating guests, run of show, leading registration, tracking RSVPs, ticketing, event recaps, answering questions, resolving issues and identifying important milestone decisions throughout the event schedule

How you will collaborate with others:

• You will work alongside internal partners in the execution of the participant experience design, contributing to all aspects of the guest’s experience while partnering with Marketing, Brands, Content, Media, PR/Comms, Owner Relations, Sales, and other internal and external partners
• Lead exploration, evaluation and procurement of new Hilton Honors Experiences through internal and external partners
• Collaborate and partner with global and regional leaders and partners with ongoing updates and communication
• Build relationships with senior leadership, team members and agency partners

What projects you will take ownership of: 

• Hilton Honors Experiences Platform strategy, management and execution
• End-to-end development, planning and execution for various consumer marketing events and partner activations
• WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of professional experience
• Five (5) years of experience in event planning and event management, consumer marketing, experiential marketing, or partnerships
• Experience partnering with agencies on events or working for an agency
• Travel up to 25-50%
• Hybrid role based out of McLean, VA (three days in office a week)

It would be useful if you have:

• Advanced degree (MBA or similar degree)
• Three (3) years of team management experience
• Five (5) years of project management experience
• Experience with analytics and a comprehensive understanding of marketing, partnerships, and event planning

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.  Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.