**Description:** At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentivecolleagueswhofocuson providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Event Manager is responsible for selling, planning, and execution of events. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food and Beverage and includes menu planning, agenda setting and hotel services. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. The Event Manager also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff. **Benefits include:** With enriching work comes amazing rewards! Some of our colleague benefits include: · Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 30 days) · 401(k) with Company Match · Free & Discounted Room Rates · Paid Vacation, Sick Days, New Child leave · Free Meal · Global Career Opportunities & Growth · Tuition Reimbursement · Employee Stock Purchase Plan · Great Company Culture! **Qualifications:** + A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment + Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills + Engaged team player, focused on individual as well as team goals and results + Must be proficient in general computer knowledge + Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized + A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel, events, or food and beverage sales or planning preferred + Prefer a four-year hospitality degree or equivalent experience **Primary Location:** US-FL-Jacksonville **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Jacksonville **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** JAC002733 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.