Associate Director of Meetings & Events

Job overview

The Associate Director of Meetings & Events role is onsite at Loews Chicago O’Hare in Des Plaines, IL. Compensation is not specified. Loews Hotels & Co operates hotels and resorts and describes its teams as creating guest experiences in destinations across the United States. The associate director helps lead meetings and events while advancing the property’s social catering business. The role coordinates with sales and operational teams to deliver events, grow revenue, strengthen client relationships, and encourage repeat and referral business.

What you'll do

• Manage complex programs and events
• coordinate with reservations, billing, revenue management, sales and marketing, culinary, and banquets
• implement meetings and events standards
• train and mentor team members
• oversee event documentation
• lead social catering strategy and business development
• collaborate on menus, packages, and pricing
• support event planning and execution
• analyze post-event performance
• cultivate client relationships
• back up the Director as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

meetings & events

des plaines il

loews chicago o'hare

hotel events

social catering

event management

catering sales

client relationships

team leadership

weddings and galas

hotel benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness benefits, retirement benefits, paid sick days, vacation, holidays and bereavement
• training and development
• pet insurance
• complimentary parking, meals, fitness-center use, and team-member hotel rates and discounts.

Why this role

The role combines meetings and events leadership with a focus on social catering sales, including weddings, celebrations, and galas.

About the employer

Loews Chicago O'Hare is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.