Event Planning Manager

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Job Description For Event Planning Manager

Description

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has everything you'll need under one hotel roof with over 1258 guest rooms, 53 suites and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. In addition, our conference center boasts nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy international cuisine at Third Star, ramen bowls at Sixes & Eights or meet for drinks at ARC Bar. Relax in our indoor pool and reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel gives you direct access to more than 2.8 million square feet of space at the country's largest convention center.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry.

Event Planning Managers are responsible for the overall success of an event. This includes critical thinking in different areas of Event Design beginning with the planning, to on-site and then lastly, the post-phase of a program. Experience would be required in menu planning, room block management, agenda setting, event detailing, financial management, designing hotel tours and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Salary: Salary range for this position is $60,100 - $73,600. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

In today's job market, you may be asking, "Why Hyatt?" Here's why:

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

We're opening doors for all

No matter what career stage you're in, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That's because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.

"Care Connects Us" is our guiding principle

It's the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It's how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

We need your curiosity. We need your innovative spirit. And we need your authentic self.

There is always a space for you here, and we take pride in empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. People like you. People like us.

What you can expect

• Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment (FT only)
• 401K with company match - eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
• Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment (FT/PT)
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement (FT/PT)
• complimentary employee parking
• Access to hotel gym
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
• Annual performance-based increases

• Associates Degree or higher
• Motivated seller as this is a quota based position
• Two years professional Hotel / hospitality experience or completed Hotel Event Management trainee program
• Three years professional selling experience preferred
• 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 such as Microsoft Office and efficient in typing.
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
• Flexible schedule, some nights, weekends, and Holidays are required.