Event Meeting Planner

Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) is a prominent division of Schulte Companies, recognized for its excellence in third-party management within the hospitality industry. This dynamic organization boasts multi-generational expertise and operates an extensive portfolio of over 200 locations spread across 38 states and 3 countries. SHG is known for managing a wide array of reputable hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, alongside numerous unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants. This diverse footprint illustrates SHG's commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences through innovative service and operational excellence. Rooted deeply in a strong service culture, SHG's mission focuses on being respectful, authentic, and prioritizing the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. The organization continually strives to create positive impacts through its work environment and guest service approach.

The Event Meeting Planner role at Schulte Hospitality Group is ideal for a passionate, service-oriented individual eager to join a company that values its people as its greatest asset. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range between $54,000 and $58,000, accompanied by a robust benefits package. As an Event Meeting Planner, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering exceptional service across every interaction, directly impacting hotel revenue and business growth. This role requires creating and maintaining a robust client base involving organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through proactive sales efforts. The planner will handle a wide variety of tasks, including negotiating contracts for food, beverage, function space, and room rates, offering knowledgeable advice on hotel facilities, and ensuring client satisfaction from initial inquiry through event execution.

At SHG, employees enjoy a rewarding, fun, and flexible workplace that emphasizes inclusivity, engagement, and continuous development. The company provides several exciting perks such as daily pay options, free telemedicine and virtual mental health care from day one, multiple health and life insurance plans, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay, pet insurance, and employee assistance programs. Additionally, associates benefit from Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts which encompass event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more. As part of a highly motivated team, the Event Meeting Planner will collaborate closely with hotel service teams and management to ensure each customer experience exemplifies the highest standards of hospitality and service excellence.

In this role, your ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, negotiate contracts effectively, and maintain excellent communication with clients will be key drivers of your success. The planner will regularly conduct hotel tours and banquet facility inspections, participate in business and marketing plan development, and continually monitor competitor activities to help position the hotel competitively in the marketplace. Flexibility in work hours—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—is vital to accommodate client needs and event schedules. If you are an outgoing professional with a proactive sales approach, polished communication skills, assertiveness, and a passion for delivering memorable customer experiences, Schulte Hospitality Group invites you to become part of their expanding team.