**Description:** At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities may include: administering the Sales 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 all events.Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. Representing the storied history of Buckhead, the Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is an upscale, stylish boutique hotel that embodies the district’s unique legacy. The hotel’s design is inspired by Georgia’s ancient pottery heritage coupled with the evolution of a modern Buckhead as a premier fashion, business, and entertainment destination. Following a global spirit of vibrant color, style, and patterns, this hotel celebrates the Buckhead clay, pottery, and sculpture lore to offer you an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located along the edge of Lenox Square shopping center and close to Path400, Shops Around Lenox, and Phipps Plaza, guests will enjoy having a bounty of plentiful dining and entertainment options to explore. Check into luxury rooms and suites, wine and dine atop a rooftop lounge, find social and event spaces, and the hottest culinary experience around town. **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 + Prefer candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training **Primary Location:** US-GA-Atlanta **Organization:** Hyatt Centric Atlanta Buckhead **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** ATL007511 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.