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National Black MBA Association

Event Planning Manager - Starting at 60K

National Black MBA Association, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Events team as an Event Planning Manager Full-Time at Hyatt Regency Houston-Downtown located in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is preparing all event documentation and coordinating with sales, property departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. 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. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

Benefits

Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide

Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide

Bereavement and jury duty pay

Vacation, sick, and new child leave

Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account

Retirement Savings Plan option (401K) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Complimentary employee meals

Direct deposit

Competitive wages

Qualifications

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills

A minimum of 2-5 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

Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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