Senior Event Planning Manager

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel nights

Discounted dining

Healthcare benefits

Employee recognition events

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Columbus is seeking a Senior Event Planning Manager to lead planning and execution of group events and conventions, acting as the on-site liaison between meeting planners and hotel staff. You will prepare comprehensive event documentation and coordinate with departments to ensure top-level service from pre-event through post-event.

You will mentor events staff, manage key accounts, host hotel tours, and uphold Hyatt values such as empathy, integrity and wellbeing in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Four years of hotel event planning experience in a management role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong financial acumen and billing responsibilities.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all aspects of group sales bookings and events.
• Serve as on-site liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff.
• Prepare rooms, documentation, room blocks, and billing details for events.
• Mentor and guide Events Managers and Administrative Assistants.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Detail oriented

Customer service

Job description

Summary

Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.

Are you ready?

Because we are looking for a Senior Event Planning Manager!

The Senior Event Planning Manager's primary focus is planning and executing all aspects of group sales 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. Senior Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.

The Senior Event Planning Manager also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings, and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff.

The Senior Event Planning Manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff. Provides guidance and mentors Event Managers and Administrative Assistants. Handles key accounts and high-profile events for the hotel.

What does the ROLE entail?

• Primary focus is on planning and executing successful events
• Market will be conventions in house and rooms only groups
• Acts as a liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff
• Prepares all rooms and event documentation, coordinates with property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases.
• Detail all Food and Beverage, meeting room sets and diagrams
• Responsible for group billing details and final review
• The Event Planning Managers are also the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events
• Provide mentorship and coaching for events admin and events managers
• Demonstrates Hyatt's values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing

Your EXPERIENCE:

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Unafraid of financial related tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
• A fun and energized person
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Four years of hotel event planning experience in a management role
• Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing

What's in it for YOU?

General Perks:

• An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best
• 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 50% Discounts at our F&B outlets
• Take pride in working for a company that is in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage after 30 days of employment
• Vacation & PTO Days
• Connect with thousands of National and Local Partners for Various Discounts
• Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking & discounted dry cleaning
• Family Events and Recognition Celebrations

Wellbeing:

"Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best - and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose"

• To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to "Headspace App" for all employees, free of charge, as well as hotel gym access
• Social & Community Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment

Development:

"Careers at Hyatt don't have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction."

• With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotions are abundant
• Regular Check-In Conversations with Managers to discuss personal career goals
• A wide range of on-property and online training opportunities though-out the year.
• Education assistance of up to $1,000 per year toward personal growth and development

Qualifications

Your MINDSET:

• A team player with a good portion of personality
• Enthusiasm and a hands-on mentality
• A true representative of the company to customers, employees, and the public
• A team player with a hands-on mentality and a love for hospitality
• A true support for our customers during the event process

Are WE what YOU are looking for?

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.