Event Planning Manager

Description:

This is not your typical career opportunity.

At Thompson Seattle, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our team members can thrive in an empowered, supportive, creative and energetic environment. We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience.

An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor.

This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

The

Event Planning Manager's

primary focus is

servicing guest-room-only Sales bookings and small-market Local Event bookings . This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: administering the

contracted

agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of

the programs they are assigned .

The Thompson Seattle team works in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards.

Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment, a supportive work environment, or a daily belly-laugh, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications -

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills

A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred

Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment

Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program

Candidate must reside in Seattle

Benefits available with this position include:

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Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment

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401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

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Basic Life Insurance

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Short term disability insurance

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New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance

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Compassionate Leave

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Paid Time Off:

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Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.

Hire Date Through Four Years – 10 Days or 80 hours

Five to Nine Years – 15 Days or 120 hours

10 years or greater – 20 Days or 160 hours

Sick Leave:
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Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt

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Extended Illness Days:

unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

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Holiday Pay:

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Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.

Additional perks may include:

Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1 st

day of employment

Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment

Flexible Spending Account

Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking

Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year

Cellphone Reimbursement

Complimentary Dry Cleaning

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Wage Information

Salaried managers:

The starting salary for this position is $68,500.00 which is applicable for the first year of employment.

The entire range for the position is $56,800.00 to $79,400.00. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and education.

All wages are posted individually.
Qualifications:

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills
A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
Preferd candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training

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