Description

Summary

Join us for this incredible opportunity at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, where our hotel is just steps away from the U.S. Capitol building. Not only will you be part of a talented Events team, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running!

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is to plan all details of the events that derive from sales bookings at our hotel and ensure their smooth execution. This position is one of our internal meeting planners and acts as the liaison between the group's meeting planner and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service while working with clients, administering the sales agreement, detailing all food, beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review.

The salary range for this position is $66,100 to 73,500 (Commensurate with experience).

Benefits available with this position include:
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays (if applicable)
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include:
• Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meal during the workday
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers
• Growth potential locally and throughout the country.

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.

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

Ability to work within a team or independently

Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment

A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred

Strong time management & multi-tasking skills and ability to work well under pressure