Event Planning Manager

About the role

The Event Planning Manager at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center handles sales group bookings. This position works closely with the hotel’s Sales Managers in contract negotiations and servicing groups related to event services. Primary sales efforts include banquet food & beverage and involve menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting services.

Responsibilities

• Handle sales group bookings and contract negotiations
• Facilitate communication before, during, and post-event with pertinent hotel staff and clients
• Host site inspections and maintain strong customer relationships
• Participate and lead event meetings, and other staff meetings
• Work as a team member with the entire hotel

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• 2-5 years of hotel planning experience

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Life Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Short-Term Disability after 30 days
• Eligible to participate in a Flexible Spending Account after 30 days
• Vacation/Sick Days: 8
• Paid Holidays: 1 Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Room Nights: 12 per calendar year after 90 days
• Employee/Friends & Family Rate Room Nights
• 401k Match: 1-3% = dollar/dollar, 4-5% = $.50/dollar after 1 year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): 5% discount
• Contribute to the 529 Education Savings Plan
• Up to $1,000 per calendar year educational assistance after completing 90 days of service
• Jury Duty Bereavement Pay
• Complimentary parking in hotel garage
• Free Light Rail/Bus Pass
• Complimentary meal in High Plains
• Use of Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Salary range for this position is $61,100 - $80,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is an in-office role.