Event Planning Manager

Organization- Thompson Buckhead

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Events team as an Event Planning Manager at the Thompson Atlanta Buckhead. Not only will you be part of an amazing team, but you'll be a part of a company that was recognized for a whole decade now as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For!

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. 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. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events. The ideal candidate will have Event Planning experience and have a keen eye for detailing.

Why Work for Hyatt?
• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance (after 30 days for full-time colleagues)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Meals in our employee cafeteria
• Discounted bus tickets
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 52+ College Savings Plan
• Excellent training and career growth opportunities
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications
• High attention to detail required
• Able to work weekends and evenings as required
• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Two years of office environment experience required
• 1-2 years of Event Planning Coordinator or Event Planning Manager experience preferred (Hyatt experience highly preferred)
• Self-motivated and understand Hyatt’s core purpose of Care
• Possess the ability to multi-task and work well within a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Property Management system.