Description

Summary

Join us for an incredible opportunity to bring group events to life as our Area Event Planning Manager for the Hyatt Regency Seattle, Hyatt at Olive 8, and Grand Hyatt Seattle!

The Area 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 $80,169.00 to $106,000.00. 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.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

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
• Vacation Time

o 10 days vacation (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service

o 15 days vacation (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service

o 20 days vacation (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service

o (2) Floating Holidays per year

o (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

As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, it's an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.

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, specifically in Large Market
• 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