Event Planning Executive

Everi Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation

Shift meals

Gym discounts

Training and development with 2000+ e‑

Job summary

Hyatt International in Canberra is seeking an Event Planning Executive to oversee events from sales through execution. You will build client relationships, manage accounts, and ensure events run smoothly across hotel departments to exceed guests' expectations.

Ideal candidates bring sales experience, banquet knowledge, and a passion for hospitality, with strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales is highly advantageous.
• Strong selling techniques and banquet knowledge.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's strategies and brand standards.
• Act as a specialist in events, covering relationship building, account management and event management.
• Handle group movement in the hotel with attentive care.
• Ensure well-executed events that exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively with all hotel operations departments.
• Conduct event space site inspections and outline unique selling points.

Skills

Sales experience

Banquet knowledge

Hospitality passion

Admin skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

• You will be responsible for assisting with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest and owner expectations.
• The Event Planning Executive is responsible for acting as a specialist in events, covering relationship building, account management and event management.
• Handling group movement in the hotel with attentive care
• Ensuring a well-executed event that exceeds customers' expectations
• Communicating effectively and working closely with all concerned operational departments in the hotel
• Conducting event space site inspections, outlining the unique selling points to the client
• Understanding client needs and providing a suitable proposal
• Handling guest and employee enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner

About the Candidate

• Experience in sales (extremely advantageous)
• Good understanding of selling techniques and banquet knowledge
• Passion for the hospitality industry and eagerness to learn
• Good administrative, time-management, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, sales and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Access to complimentary shift meals and discounts for the hotel gym facilities and all Food and Beverage outlets. Training and development opportunities with over 2000 online learning modules.
• Above award wages
• Employee assistance program access
• Part of a diverse and inclusive team, passionate about their work