Event Planning Manager (Hybrid Opportunity)

Hyatt Hotels Corp.•Houston, TX

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Events team as an Event Planning Manager Full-Time at Hyatt Regency Houston-Downtown located in Houston, TX. Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you'll get to be part of a company that has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune and Great Place To Work. Hyatt has earned a spot on this prestigious list for 12 consecutive years, making it one of the longest-ranked hospitality brands. The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is preparing all event documentation and coordinates with sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. This position acts as the liaison between meeting planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include: administering sales agreement, detailing all food, beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to creates outstanding events. Hyatt colleagues 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. We are committed to helping colleagues learn and grow in their careers. Our leaders provide on the job training and help colleagues develop skills that are key for personal and professional success.

Requirements

Refined verbal and written communication skills
A minimum of 2 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

Nice To Haves

Event Management trainee program completion is preferred
Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training

Responsibilities

preparing all event documentation
coordinates with sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events
acts as the liaison between meeting planners and the hotel staff
administering sales agreement
detailing all food, beverage and A/V needs
managing room blocks and pick up
billing instructions and final review
Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to creates outstanding events.

Benefits

Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide
Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide
Bereavement and jury duty pay
Vacation, sick, and new child leave
Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions, life/disability insurance and flexible spending account
Retirement Savings Plan option (401K) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Complimentary employee meals
Direct deposit
Competitive wages
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment