Event Planning Manager

Named to the Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America list by Cvent, taking the #23 overall rank and the #1 Hotel in New Orleans, The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is seeking an Event Planning Manager to join our exciting and fun Events team. Come join our family at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans and you will have the chance to sell a brand new experience to our guests!The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. |Not only will you be part of a rock-start team, but you’ll get to be part of a company that • Named to the 2024 “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list by Fortune and Great Place to Work ® for the 11th consecutive year • Honored as one of the top 100 Companies that Care according to People • Named Built-In's 100 Best National Large Companies to Work For in 2022 • Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Women, Diversity, LGBT Equality, and Millennials • Earned a Greenkey Eco-Rating of 4 keys for industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through wide-ranging policies and practice • Named one of New Orleans Best Places to work 9 years running! Financial Perks -401(k)w/company match &discounted employee stockpurchase plan • A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event planning • Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred • Must be experienced in general computer knowledge and programs • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment • Refined verbal and written communication skills • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing, with public and other Team Members • Present a professional appearance and confidence • Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment • Strong time management & multi-tasking skills and ability to work well under pressure • Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts • Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering • Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations • Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types • Respond to requests by Meeting Planners immediately • Create, review and revise rooming lists and VIP lists • Manage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenue • Maintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage, using revenue management • Pre-check room setups, prior to arrival of the group • Relay accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts • Interact with outside planners, vendors for event set-up • Manage existing accounts and follow up with client re-solicitation to capture future business • Responsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methods • Experience creating and writing menus to fit event’s needs.