Sr. Associate, Business Development - Events
Capital OneAbout the role
Capital One Dining is seeking a dynamic Senior Associate, Business Development, to support the growth and success of its exclusive dining program. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this role is perfect for someone with a passion for the dining industry and a desire to make an impact on both the restaurant community and Capital One’s premium cardholder experience. The role is only open to candidates with prior experience in premium events or other relevant hospitality industry experience.
The Senior Associate, Business Development, will be supporting the planning and execution of restaurant-related events. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with restaurant partners, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to help elevate Capital One Dining as a premier credit card dining program. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to strategic decision-making and program development within a leading financial services organization.
Capital One provides a fast paced, dynamic environment where you can excel in your career. At Capital One, diversity, inclusion & belonging are valued at our core, sparking and enabling us to do good for our associates, customers and communities. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We nurture an environment that attracts and develops talent from all backgrounds and experiences, and empower our associates to do great work by creating a culture of belonging that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas – and are routinely recognized as one of the best companies to work for.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with internal and restaurant partners to develop, implement, and execute events for up to 100+ people
Manage all pre-event components to include budget management, marketing, ticketing set-up, servicing alignment, food & beverage selection, vendor management and attendee engagement and communications
Oversight of on-site management with venue, vendors, and support team
Post-event management to include reviewing invoices for accuracy, processing payments, and debrief meetings
A Successful Candidate Will Have:
A passion for the dining industry and a keen understanding of event operations.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address challenges and adapt to changing circumstances.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of experience in event operations with planning and executing events
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or Hospitality
4+ years of experience in the hospitality or event industry
Experience in a client-facing role
Excellent relationship-building skills.
Experience with premium customer experiences or programs in the financial services industry.
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $109,000 - $124,400 for Sr Assoc, Business Development
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candida
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