Event Planning Manager - Remote

Hyatt
New Orleans, LA
Remote
Job Description
Join our Events team as a Remote Event Planning Manager at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, where unforgettable experiences come to life at one of the city’s most iconic hotels. This role offers the opportunity to plan complex, high-profile programs while partnering with an award-winning hospitality brand recognized globally for its culture, diversity, and care for colleagues.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2–4 years of high-volume hotel event planning experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred
  • Strong general computer knowledge and experience with standard business programs
  • A genuine desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced hospitality environment
  • Refined verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with guests, clients, and fellow team members
  • Professional appearance with confidence when interacting with clients and leadership
  • Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
  • Solid understanding of contract negotiation and interpretation
  • Comprehensive knowledge of hotel operations, including guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audiovisual, banquets, accounting, restaurants, and engineering
  • Demonstrated positive leadership characteristics that inspire others to exceed service standards and expectations
  • Knowledge of meeting room setups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations, and room types
  • Ability to respond to Meeting Planner requests promptly and professionally
  • Experience creating, reviewing, and revising rooming lists and VIP lists
  • Ability to manage meeting space strategically to ensure maximum revenue potential
  • Experience maintaining price integrity for rooms and food & beverage using revenue management principles
  • Experience pre-checking room and event setups prior to group arrival
  • Ability to provide accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts
  • Experience interacting with external planners and vendors for event setup and execution
  • Proven ability to manage existing accounts and conduct follow-up for client re-solicitation and repeat business
  • Demonstrated success increasing revenue per attendee through upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, and creative value-added offerings
  • Experience creating and writing custom menus to meet event needs
  • PSS or equivalent training preferred

Benefits

  • Career Growth and Advancement
  • Affordable Benefits
  • Free and Discounted Room Nights at Hyatt hotels worldwide
  • Paid Time Off
  • Financial Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retail Discounts
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