With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

What will I be doing?

• Event planning and execution (this is not a sales role)
• Responsible for preparing Event & Wedding documentation
• Coordinating Weddings and Social events
• Delivering bespoke experiences for clients – understanding that no two events are the same
• Recognising opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities through up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events
• Developing and maintaining strong and profitable relationships with new and returning clients
• Partnering with Wedding couples to deliver on their Wedding vision
• Collaborate with the Wedding Sales team to plan and execute Wedding Expos and partner events
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors and partners to arrange wedding day logistics, bump ins, timings and layouts
• Manage communication of event details with internal stakeholders while effectively managing event budgets
• Advise and assist with menu and beverage planning, including pre-wedding tastings
• Meet and greet with the couple on the day of the wedding, check room set up, review run sheet, communicate final details to culinary and banquet teams
• Follow up with the couple post wedding day to offer congratulations, gain any feedback on the event and finalize billing and invoicing

What are we looking for?

• A genuinely warm & welcoming demeanor
• Wedding Planner experience
• Communicate effectively in Japanese
• Personable communication skills
• Availability to work weekends (a must, given the nature of the role)
• Display a growth mindset
• Believe in the benefits of energising and motivating others
• Display a passion for both the Hospitality and Wedding industry
• A desire to innovate and create, our guests come to experience a life less ordinary
• Relevant qualifications in Hospitality, Events and/or similar discipline with 3-5 years minimum experience within the Event/Wedding industry.

Job: Sales

Title: 【Waldorf Astoria Osaka】Director of Weddings

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AQDT

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