Description

Summary

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

The Senior Event Planning Manager's primary focus is planning and executing all aspects of group sales 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. Senior Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.

The Senior Event Planning Manager also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings, and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff.

The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff. Provides guidance and mentors Event Managers, Administrative Assistants and Event Concierges. Handles key accounts and high-profile events for the hotel.

Company benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Free & Discounted Room Rates
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, New Child leave
• Free Meal
• Global Career Opportunities & Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Great Company Culture!

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan, implement and oversee assigned conferences, events, and hotel room blocks
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Engaged team player, focused on individual as well as team goals and results
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Promptly follows-up on all customers' needs and inquires in an efficient and expedient manner
• A minimum of 6 years of hotel, events, or food and beverage sales or planning preferred
• Prefer a four year hospitality degree or equivalent experience
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment