Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 d

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Life Insurance, 401K with Matching

Free room nights and staff discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Spa in Greater Palm Springs is seeking an Event Planning Manager to oversee sales bookings and event execution. You will coordinate closely with Meeting Planners and hotel staff, administer sales agreements, specify F&B and A/V needs, and ensure flawless on-site operations.

This role requires 1–3 years hotel event sales or planning experience and strong communications. Exceptional organizational and computer skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• 1–3 years hotel event sales or planning experience preferred.
• Proficient computer knowledge; detail-oriented and organized.
• Two years hotel experience or Event Management trainee program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service sales bookings and act as liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff.
• Administer the Sales agreement and detail all Food, Beverage and A/V needs.
• Manage room blocks and pickup; provide billing instructions and final review.
• Serve as on-site contact to ensure smooth execution of all events.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Computer skills

Event planning experience

PSS training

Job description

Summary

Be part of our team as Event Planning Manager at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Spa. Located in Greater Palm Springs, Grand Hyatt features 531 newly transformed luxury guestrooms, suites, casita-style villas, and two brand new Celebrity Chef food & beverage venues. Set within the perfect backdrop of scenic Indian Wells, this property is a destination favorite as it is positioned to take hospitality to a new level in the destination.

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale 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. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.

The salary range for this position is $70,304 - $77,000 This is the pay range for this position that Grand Hyatt Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Benefits

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of Full-Time employment
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Life Insurance, 401K with Matching, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Complimentary Employee Meal, Complimentary Parking, Referral Bonuses
• Free room nights, Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts (subject to waiting periods)
• Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future
• Teaching hotel where you can learn from some of the best in the business
• Tuition Reimbursement - $1,000 per year

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment
• Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
• Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training