Event Planning Manager

Hyatt • Sacramento, CA

276d • $68,640 - $78,700

About The Position

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. 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.

Requirements

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
• Two years of hotel experience or a completed Event Management trainee program

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
• Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training

Responsibilities

• Administer the Sales agreement
• Detail all Food, Beverage, and A/V needs
• Manage room blocks and pick up
• Provide billing instructions
• Conduct final review of events
• Act as the liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff
• Ensure smooth execution of all events

Benefits

• Free room nights, Discounted, and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal day
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation