Event Planning Manager

The Grand Hyatt Washington is a Hyatt-managed hotel offering 47,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space. Not only will you be part of a talented 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 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 $64,700 to $74,300 (commensurate with experience).

Benefits available with this position include\:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and new child leave
• 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
• Financial assistance for relocation if applicable

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.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Hotel event sales/event planning preferred
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized