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Grand Hyatt Nashville

Director of Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $140,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible working hours

Job Description

Our hiring establishment is a distinguished hotel renowned for its exceptional convention facilities and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences. As a prominent player in the hospitality industry, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch services to both local and international clients. Our hotel caters to a diverse clientele, offering state-of-the-art banquet services, catering options, and versatile event spaces designed to accommodate a wide range of functions, from intimate meetings to large-scale conventions. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we are dedicated to maintaining our position as a leader in the event and hospitality sector.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of meeting planner experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • Familiarity with brand specific property management systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Leadership experience in hiring, coaching, conducting evaluations and disciplinary actions

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of meeting planner experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Familiarity with brand specific property management systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Analytical skills for business potential measurement
  • Ability to interact with all levels of customers and management

Job Duties

  • Act as onsite contact for all assigned groups
  • Work with the customer to produce Event Orders and Convention Resumes
  • Ensure all special arrangements such as food and beverage, audio visual, and other requests are documented and signed by authorized client representative
  • Distribute event orders and resumes to the appropriate departments and follow up on any questions
  • Maintain detailed files, notes, records, and trace systems to ensure event meets customer expectations
  • Verify space requirements and meeting room set-up with the client
  • Confirm revisions in agendas, room blocks and notify departments
  • Finalize programs/agendas with clients and check all scheduled functions prior to start time
  • Review event sheets and coordinate with departments to ensure quality and satisfaction
  • Maintain positive guest and employee relations through prompt and courteous communication
  • Lead, train, mentor, and manage staff including hiring, coaching, evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations
  • Drive incremental revenues and ensure quarterly and annual revenue goals
  • Direct convention team efforts for revenue maximization including upsell of décor, food, and beverage compositions
  • Maintain rapport with local civic groups and companies
  • Ensure customer service and satisfaction quality standards are met
  • Host pre-convention meetings and weekly resume and menu reading meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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