Event Planning Manager - Remote

Requirements

• Minimum 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
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• 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

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