Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted room nights for friends & 4

Headspace access

Discounted parking

Discounted DART passes

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Paid vacation and holidays

New child leave and family bonding

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown seeks an Event Planning Manager to service Sales and Event Sales bookings, liaising between clients and hotel staff. Responsibilities include detailing F&B and A/V needs, hosting site tastings, and managing room blocks for seamless event execution.

Candidates should have 2+ years in hotel event sales/planning, be highly organized, and capable of fast-paced collaboration with internal/external clients.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others with refined verbal and written communication.
• Minimum 2 years of hotel event sales/event planning experience, preferably in luxury markets.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge and able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and collaborate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Administering the Sales agreement and detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs.
• Hosting sites and tastings, managing room blocks and pickup logistics.
• Ensuring smooth event execution and post-event follow-up and final billing review.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Time management

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

General computer knowledge

Job description

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The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sales and Event Sales bookings. This position acts as a liaison between the client and the hotel staff.

The Event Planning Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to : administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, hosting sites and tastings, managing room blocks and pick up, ensuring a smooth execution of the event as well as post event follow up and final billing review.

CULTURE AND FUN!

Free room nights, discounted room nights, and friends & family room rates at wonderful Hyatt locations around the world

Celebrations, recognitions, and volunteer opportunities

Free nutritional colleague meals

PerkSpot - discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, and many more!

Discounted parking and discounted annual DART passes

WELLBEING AND BENEFITS!

Full medical benefits at 30 days of employment

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and extended sick leave

New child leave, paid family bonding time, and adoption assistance

Free access to Headspace – meditation, recuperation, and rejuvenation

Qualifications

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others. Refined verbal and written communication skills

A minimum of 2 years of hotel event sales/event planning preferably in the luxury social market

Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Must be able to collaborate with internal and external clients to ensure detailed information is clearly understood and communicated properly

Balance management of on-site events and upcoming events simultaneously

Willingness to work late nights, evenings and weekends

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.

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