Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Regency Calgary; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hyatt Regency Calgary as an Event Planning Manager. You will ensure the success of events by planning, managing budgets, and maintaining customer relationships. This role offers a collaborative environment within a leading hospitality brand, helping you develop your career while providing exceptional experiences to guests.

Benefits

Health benefit eligibility

401K with company match

Discounted room nights

Paid Time Off

Complimentary employee parking

Qualifications

• Two years professional Hotel / hospitality experience.
• Professional selling experience preferred.
• Motivated seller as this is a quota based position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall success of an event.
• Menu planning and financial management.
• Maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Professional selling

Education

Associates Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Organization- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Summary

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has everything you’ll need under one hotel roof with over 1258 guest rooms, 53 suites and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. In addition, our conference center boasts nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy international cuisine at Third Star, ramen bowls at Sixes & Eights or meet for drinks at ARC Bar. Relax in our indoor pool and reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit Gym. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel gives you direct access to more than 2.8 million square feet of space at the country’s largest convention center.

Organization- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Summary

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has everything you’ll need under one hotel roof with over 1258 guest rooms, 53 suites and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. In addition, our conference center boasts nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy international cuisine at Third Star, ramen bowls at Sixes & Eights or meet for drinks at ARC Bar. Relax in our indoor pool and reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit Gym. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel gives you direct access to more than 2.8 million square feet of space at the country’s largest convention center.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. 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.

Event Planning Managers are responsible for the overall success of an event. This includes critical thinking in different areas of Event Design beginning with the planning, to on-site and then lastly, the post-phase of a program. Experience would be required in menu planning, room block management, agenda setting, event detailing, financial management, designing hotel tours and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Salary: Salary range for this position is $60,100 - $73,600. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

In today’s job market, you may be asking, “Why Hyatt?” Here’s why:

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

We're opening doors for all

No matter what career stage you're in, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That's because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.

“Care Connects Us” is our guiding principle

It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

We need your curiosity. We need your innovative spirit. And we need your authentic self.

There is always a space for you here, and we take pride in empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job – it's a career for people who care. People like you. People like us.

What You Can Expect

• Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment (FT only)
• 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
• Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment (FT/PT)
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement (FT/PT)
• complimentary employee parking
• Access to hotel gym
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
• Annual performance-based increases
  
  

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

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher
• Motivated seller as this is a quota based position
• Two years professional Hotel / hospitality experience or completed Hotel Event Management trainee program
• Three years professional selling experience preferred
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge such as Microsoft Office and efficient in typing.
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
• Flexible schedule, some nights, weekends, and Holidays are required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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