Hyatt Hotels Corporation
EVENT PLANNING MANAGER
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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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 able to handle a fast paced environment.Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program.Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training.
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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 able to handle a fast paced environment.Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program.Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training.
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