Event Planning Manager

Close Inclusive Collection Job Postings Notification "When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. " The Grand Hyatt Washington is a 902-room Hyatt-managed hotel offering 42,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space.Not only will you be part of a talented team, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running! The Event Planning Manager'sprimary focus is servicing Sales bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and Set-up 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. ***This person will work with some of our larger groups.*** The salary range for this position is $74,400 to $84,000 (commensurate with experience). Benefits available with this position include: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance 401k Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Basic Life Insurance Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and new child leave Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance Additional perks include: Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately Free meal during the workday Employee Stock Purchase Plan Discounts at various retailers Growth potential locally and throughout the country Financial assistance for relocation if applicable 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. Qualifications A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment Refined verbal and written communication skills 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred Must be proficient in general computer knowledge with the ability to learn new systems Candidates should be extremely detail oriented andorganized Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know? #J-18808-Ljbffr Hyatt Hotels Corporation