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Texas hosts a thriving events industry across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, with major employers like Live Nation, Marriott, Hilton, and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center actively hiring events managers. The state's large convention infrastructure, corporate headquarters, and festival circuit create consistent demand for experienced events professionals seeking visa sponsorship.
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The beautiful Signa by Hilton at La Cantera Resort and Spa, the only Hilton Corporate Managed hotel in San Antonio, boasts 130,000+ square feet of meeting space and 496 guest rooms. We are looking to add a Senior Event Manager to our amazing team! This role presents an excellent opportunity to plan and execute amazing group events while creating memorable, lasting experiences for our guests in a vibrant and distinctive setting.
What will I be doing?
As Senior Event Manager, you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events. This position primarily handles complex events. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner's primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his/her experience. May support and act on the behalf of the Director of Catering and Events.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.
- Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
- Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.
- Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
- Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.
- Ensure high-quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.
- Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.
- Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
- Regular attendance.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum Years of Experience: 2+ years of event planning experience within a resort/hotel environment
- Flexible scheduling based off groups in house
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)
- CMP Certification
- 5+ years experience within hotel event management
The Benefits
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits.
- Medical Insurance Coverage Options – for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment
- Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
- Mental Health Resources
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you can accrue up to 144 hours of PTO in your first year of employment.
- Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
- Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future. We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay.
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
- Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
- Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits
- Expanded bereavement leave.
- Adoption Assistance program
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift
- Complimentary parking
Catering and Events Incentive
Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout.
Senior Event Manager - Signia by Hilton at La Cantera Resort and Spa
The beautiful Signa by Hilton at La Cantera Resort and Spa, the only Hilton Corporate Managed hotel in San Antonio, boasts 130,000+ square feet of meeting space and 496 guest rooms. We are looking to add a Senior Event Manager to our amazing team! This role presents an excellent opportunity to plan and execute amazing group events while creating memorable, lasting experiences for our guests in a vibrant and distinctive setting.
What will I be doing?
As Senior Event Manager, you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events. This position primarily handles complex events. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner's primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his/her experience. May support and act on the behalf of the Director of Catering and Events.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.
- Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
- Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.
- Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
- Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.
- Ensure high-quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.
- Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.
- Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
- Regular attendance.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum Years of Experience: 2+ years of event planning experience within a resort/hotel environment
- Flexible scheduling based off groups in house
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)
- CMP Certification
- 5+ years experience within hotel event management
The Benefits
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits.
- Medical Insurance Coverage Options – for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment
- Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
- Mental Health Resources
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you can accrue up to 144 hours of PTO in your first year of employment.
- Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
- Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future. We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay.
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
- Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
- Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits
- Expanded bereavement leave.
- Adoption Assistance program
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift
- Complimentary parking
Catering and Events Incentive
Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout.
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Which companies sponsor visas for events managers in Texas?
Large hospitality and entertainment employers are the most active visa sponsors for events managers in Texas. Companies like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Live Nation, and Freeman (headquartered in Dallas) have established HR infrastructure to support H-1B and other work visa petitions. Major convention centers, universities, and Fortune 500 corporations with in-house events teams also sponsor, though smaller event agencies rarely do.
Which visa types are most common for events manager roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for events managers in Texas, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, event planning, marketing, or a related field. The L-1A is an option for managers transferring within a multinational company. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is far less competitive than the H-1B.
Which cities in Texas have the most events manager sponsorship jobs?
Dallas and Houston generate the most events manager sponsorship opportunities in Texas. Dallas is home to major convention venues, corporate headquarters, and Freeman, one of the largest event services companies in the country. Houston's energy sector and medical conference circuit drive steady demand. Austin's growing tech industry fuels corporate events hiring, while San Antonio's tourism economy supports hotel-based events roles.
How to find events manager visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find events manager visa sponsorship jobs in Texas. The platform filters job listings specifically to roles where employers have demonstrated sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to positions that won't support a visa petition. Search by state and role to see current openings in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio from employers with verified sponsorship history.
Are there any state-specific considerations for events manager visa sponsorship in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how employers structure total compensation packages but does not change federal visa requirements. Events manager roles in Texas must meet the Department of Labor's prevailing wage for the Dallas, Houston, or Austin metropolitan areas, depending on job location. Roles tied to major venues or convention centers in these metros tend to have more clearly defined job descriptions, which helps establish specialty occupation status for H-1B petitions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored events manager jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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