Description

Summary

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a part of our Events team at the Hyatt-managed Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in downtown Washington, DC., offering 47,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space. Not only will you be a part of a creative and talented team, but you'll also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running!

This position's primary focus is to help oversee the planning and servicing of group business. You will support the hiring, training, coaching, and development of Event Planning and Event Sales Managers, and the entire Events team. You will also work directly with groups and meeting planners to create successful events that exceed their expectations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: administering the Sales agreement, setting traces, sending referrals, profiling accounts, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review.

The salary range for this position is $80,900 to $93,000 (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
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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
• Previous hotel event sales/event planning experience
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
• Previous leadership experience in Events preferred