EVENT PLANNING MANAGER/CONVENTION SERVICES MANAGER

WE ARE LOOKING FOR an Event Planning Manager Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Implement contractual commitments, generate Event Details, and ensure timeliness of final payments and deposits • Actively manage Guestroom block yield in accordance with the contract • Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services to best meet and exceed their expectations • Work directly with clients, gathering necessary information for guestroom arrangements, menu planning, room set-up and diagrams, event agendas, rental orders, décor, estimates and billing details, and any other requirements relevant to their event in a timely manner, assisting with those items as necessary • Interact effectively with all departments within the hotel to ensure guest satisfaction and a positive work environment • Work closely with industry partners as a representative of the hotel, city and brand • Act as the on-site contact with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as applicable What are the additional benefits of working at the Hyatt Regency Portland? Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a key member of our leadership team at Hyatt Regency Portland and Hyatt Hotels; a company that continuously earns a spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Fortune’s Great Place to Work®, and Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials Qualifications • A minimum of 2 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience is strongly preferred • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment • Refined verbal and written communication skills • Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and be able to learn new computer and web-based applications • Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized • Previous hotel F&B operational experience or exposure is a plus • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to preserve confidentiality and be able to work in a team environment • Exceptional time management and organizational skills