Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted room rates

Headspace access

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an experienced Event Planning Manager to oversee catering events and coordinate with Sales and Event Sales teams.

You will administer sales agreements, detail F&B and A/V needs, host tastings, manage room blocks, and ensure flawless event execution with post-event follow-up and billing review. Must excel in client relations and vendor coordination.

This role requires leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work late nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others; refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of hotel event sales/event planning, preferably in the luxury social market.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Extremely detail oriented, organized and able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Event Planning Manager's responsibilities include administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs.
• Hosting sites and tastings, managing room blocks and pick up, ensuring smooth execution of the event.
• Post event follow up and final billing review.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Job description

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"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

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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