Events | Event Planning Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Organization- Grand Hyatt Seattle
Summary
Join us for an incredible opportunity to bring group events to life as our Event Planning Manager for the Grand Hyatt Seattle !
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.
The salary range for this position is $61,800 to $86,600. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education. This position is eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan.
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Benefits
Position is eligible for relocation assistance Medical & Vision insurance 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Basic Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance Paid Time Off 10 days vacation (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service 15 days vacation (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service 20 days vacation (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service (2) Floating Holidays per year (6) Paid Holidays per year Compassionate Leave Jury Duty Leave Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
Perks
Employee Assistance Program Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service Free colleague meals during shift Hyatt Colleague discount program Tuition Reimbursement ORCA Pass subsidy Discounted parking
When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide.
Hedreen Hotel Employer LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, caste or any other group protected by law.
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
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