Event Planning Manager

Description:

Join our award-winning Commercial Services Team at Hyatt Regency Reston which is situated in the heart of the Dulles Technology quarter just 25 minutes from Washington, and home to many of the world’s top Fortunate 500 Companies. Our hotel features 518 guestrooms to be completely renovated in 2025, along with more than 32,000 square feet of newly renovated, pillar free, centrally located meeting space, which contains up to 22 individual breakout rooms. The largest hotel in Fairfax County by room count we also boast the second largest ballroom in the county at 12,300 sq ft.

What are additional benefits working at Hyatt Regency Reston

· The position includes an incentive program paid out quarterly based on achievements of assigned goals

· Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

· Tuition Reimbursement, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchasing Plan

· Free parking/ 1 free meal per day

· Paid Family Bonding Time & Adoption Assistance

· Paid Vacation, Sick days, New Child Leave, Holidays

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel operations. 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. The Event Planning Manager is on-site during all events and is responsible for the smooth execution of all events.

Additional duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, presentations, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilization of Hyatt technology systems and coordination of customer service requirements with hotel operations staff as appropriate. The Event Planning Manager, will also participate and may lead events meetings and other staff meetings. They will be integral part of the on property commercial services team.

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Qualifications:

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

• Refined verbal and written communication skills

• A minimum of 3-4 years of Hotel Events experience

• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

• Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management Training Program or equivalent training

• Have completed selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training

• Demonstrate strategic account and business development skills

Primary Location: US-VA-Reston

Organization: Hyatt Regency Reston

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Catering/Event Planning

Req ID: RES001347

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