Event Planning Manager

Summary 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 events booked by the Group Sales team. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff- overseeing the customer experience from file turnover through the post event phase. Responsibilities Administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage, and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions, and final review. Accurate forecasting of sleeping room pickup and event revenue for assigned groups. Recommend enhancements to group program through purchase of additional products or services from hotel and vendors. Solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements as situations warrant. Event Planning Managers are the group's on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events. Salary Range: $66,100-$85,000. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%) Paid Time Off including new child leave! Highly competitive salaries and incentives Tuition Reimbursement Training programs Complimentary Employee Meals Employee Stock Purchase Plan Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more Qualifications A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in general computer knowledge Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred Prefer two years hotel experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Meetings Professionals International