Salary: €65.000 - €70.000 + bonus

Start: ASAP

Languages: German B2/C1 Level, English

The Role:

• Strategic leadership role overseeing the event management function for two interconnected premium-brand hotels at one of Europe’s busiest airports.
• Responsible for end-to-end planning and operational delivery of conventions, meetings and events for up to 1,200 guests, ensuring flawless execution and an outstanding client and guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop an Event Management team of around ten professionals, fostering a high-performance, service-focused culture.
• Oversee planning and on-site delivery of meetings, incentives, conferences and events, ensuring all details are captured, timelines are met and service standards are consistently exceeded.
• Act as the strategic point of contact for clients during the planning phase, building strong relationships, offering expert guidance and proactively managing expectations.
• Collaborate closely with Convention/Group Sales, Banqueting, Kitchen and Operations to ensure seamless interdepartmental coordination, resource allocation and cost control.
• Develop and implement event planning standards, processes, checklists and quality controls to optimize efficiency, profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and manage event budgets, forecasts and profitability indicators, contributing to revenue growth and margin optimization.
• Drive innovation in event concepts, setups and planning processes to maintain a competitive edge in the airport and conference market.
• Represent the hotels professionally during site inspections, planning meetings and client presentations.
• Ensure full compliance with brand standards, health and safety regulations, and all legal requirements related to events and large gatherings.
• Train, coach and mentor team members, creating clear development plans and encouraging continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing, contributing to the commercial strategy and sharing responsibility for budget and forecast preparation for the events segment.

Profile & requirements

• Several years of experience in event planning and management within the hospitality industry, including proven leadership experience managing event or banquet teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple large-scale events simultaneously while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate and develop a diverse, multicultural team, creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Confident user of Opera (or similar PMS) and event management systems, with solid MS Office skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, resilient under pressure and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced airport environment.