Event Planning Manager_

About UsThe Hyatt Regency on the Hudson located in downtown Jersey City sits on a beautiful pier overlooking the New York City Skyline. Come and be part of our team, at the Hyatt Regency we embrace our associates with the help of our company culture, HEI Loves. HEI appreciates and supports our individuality and once you join our team; you become apart of our family and we become apart of yours.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Detailed execution of all banquet event orders generated by the Convention Services Department.+ Experience providing Audio/Visual equipment and operating Audio/Visual as a profit center.+ Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Envision, Word and Excel.+ Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for the operating departments.+ Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups.+ Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.+ Perform any other job related duties as assigned.Qualifications+ Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential.+ Minimum of 1 year within the Hospitality Industry Preferred.+ Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.+ High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.+ Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Envision.+ Knowledge of sales skills, training, and motivation of peers.+ Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market.+ Ability to execute appropriate action plans.+ Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.+ Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.BenefitsHEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed.