Event Planning Manager

Grand Hyatt; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay invites an experienced Event Planning Manager to join our dynamic sales events team. You will coordinate Sales agreements, detail all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, and ensure flawless execution of events from start to finish.

As the on-site liaison, you will partner with Meeting Planners and hotel staff to manage room blocks, pickup, and billing instructions, while safeguarding Hyatt's standards and delivering a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Sales agreement and detail all Food, Beverage and A/V needs.
• Manage room blocks and pickup, billing instructions and final review.
• On-site liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff.
• Ensure smooth execution of all events.

Skills

Refined verbal and written communicati

Detail oriented

Organized

General computer knowledge

Education

Two years hotel event sales or trainee program

PSS or equivalent training

Job description

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.

Organization- Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

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.

Summary

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.

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.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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