Event Planning Manager

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include : administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage, and A / V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions, and final review. Event Planning Managers are also the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales / event planning or comparable experience preferred, or completed Event Management trainee program
• Promptly answer telephones and enthusiastically greet our guests with your personal spirit, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Produce quotes and written confirmation to all clients and staff in a timely and thorough manner in the form of banquet event orders and group resumes.
• Share your personal passions and knowledge of the services and amenities available to guests to help them feel at home
• Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of thefacility as well as available services
• Collaborate with team members to communicate what you see and hear to staff and management to ensure the guests' needs are being met
• Utilize the freedom to go beyond to take theinitiative to resolve guest complaints and create loyalty
• Work with vendors as needed and adhere to internal event budgets.
• Review & coordinate with Banquet Chefs on creative menus & new product ideas
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail-oriented, organized, and be able to handle a fast-paced environment

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.