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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. We are conveniently located in the downtown area near Champions Square, Smoothie King Center, and minutes from the historic French Quarter, Arts District, and Mississippi Riverfront. Our property has 1,193 guestrooms and 200,000 square feet of event space and is ready for a motivated and creative new leader to take advantage of a unique opportunity to impress and delight our future groups. 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. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staffto provide direction and organization during execution of meeting and banquet events.The EPM will be available to guests throughout the event progression to solve problems and to suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. They will also directly serve on-site group and catering guests in a proactive manner Responsibilities include: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, managing meeting spaces, and overseeing thebilling instructions/process and final review. 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.BENEFITS| LOVE WHERE YOU WORK! |Not only will you be part of a rock-start team, but you’ll get to be part of a company thatNamed to the 2024 “100 Best Companies to Work For?” list by Fortune and Great Place to Work ? for 12 consecutive yearsHonored as one of the top 100 Companies that Care according to PeopleNamed Built-In's 100 Best National Large Companies to Work For in 2022Earned a Greenkey Eco-Rating of 4 keys for industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through wide-ranging policies and practiceNamed one of New Orleans Best Places to work 10 years running!We for people so they can be their.Career Growth and Advancement- Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every levelAffordable Benefits after 30 days- full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STDReferral Bonuses up to$500.00 -for bringing new members to our teamFree and Discounted Room NightsatHyatt Hotels around the worldPaid Time Off-Holiday pay, new child leave and personal daysHealthcare FSA- saves you money for medical expensesFinancial Perks -401(k)w/company match &discounted employee stockpurchase planEmployee Assistance Program- 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resourcesDiscounts at various retailers- at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event planningBachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferredMust be experienced in general computer knowledge and programsA true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environmentRefined verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing, with public and other Team MembersPresent a professional appearance and confidenceCandidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environmentStrong time management & multi-tasking skills and ability to work well under pressureUnderstanding of negotiation and interpretation of contractsHave comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineeringDemonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectationsKnowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and typesRespond to requests by Meeting Planners immediatelyCreate, review and revise rooming lists and VIP listsManage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenueMaintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage, using revenue managementPre-check room setups, prior to arrival of the groupRelay accurate forecast information for rolling forecastsInteract with outside planners, vendors for event set-upManage existing accounts and follow up with client re-solicitation to capture future businessResponsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methodsExperience creating and writing menus to fit event’s needs.Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training