Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel nights

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Employee stock purchasing plan

Free parking/free meals

Paid family bonding time & adoption

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Morristown, NJ is seeking an Event Planning Manager to service Sales bookings and act as the liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff. You will administer the Sales agreement, detail Food, Beverage and A/V needs, manage room blocks and billing instructions, and ensure smooth on-site event execution.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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
• Prefer candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training

Responsibilities

• Service Sale bookings as liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff
• Administer the Sales agreement and detail Food, Beverage and A/V needs
• Manage room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review
• Act as on-site contact to ensure smooth execution of all events

Skills

Customer service orientation

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

General computer knowledge

Event planning coordination

Job description

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

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 pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Additional benefits include the following.

• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Tuition Reimbursement, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchasing Plan
• Free parking/ free meals
• Paid Family Bonding Time & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, New Child Leave, Holidays

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
• Prefer candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training