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. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.This position plays an important role in the achievement of re-booking group business for future dates while demonstrating effective up-selling skills to obtain maximum profit by developing and maintaining relationships with meeting planners. |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 12 consecutive years • 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 • 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 10 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.

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