Event Planning Manager

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 $77,968.80 to $86,600. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education. This position is eligible to participate in the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP).

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

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

Primary Location: US-WA-Seattle

Organization:Grand Hyatt Seattle

Pay Basis:

Yearly

Job Level:Full-time

Job:Catering/Event Planning

Req ID:SEA005225

Hyatt 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 or any other group protected by law.