Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Director of Catering Sales , you're not just providing strategic leadership and direction for the hotel's catering & events functions - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. Here's what you'll do during a typical day: Lead event operations: Provide high-visibility leadership and subject-matter expertise across all catering & event functions, collaborating closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders to create impactful, team member- and guest-centric event experiences Stay ahead of industry trends: Evaluate emerging event management trends and best practices, and represent Hilton in industry professional associations Lead sales support efforts: Collaborate with the sales team to drive catering & events business growth, strategize on large-scale events, and ensure that all catering & event solutions align with Hilton's standards Manage financial performance: Oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation Champion company culture: Foster a diverse, high-performing team by integrating Hilton's values into all event initiatives, creating a guest- and team member-centric environment, and leading with direct, meaningful engagement