Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown - 4.0 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $19 - $22 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Excel Interpersonal skills Event coordination Customer service Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Events management Productivity software Account management Time management Full Job Description The Job Hyatt Place Knoxville , located in the heart of downtown, is seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Event Coordinator to join our team! This position assists the DOSM and Sales Manager with various administrative duties, account management, customer follow-up, and presentation preparation. This position reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing. Your Responsibilities Partnering with clients as the point of contact for questions, requests, booking and confirmation information, etc. Maintaining organization of office files and entries Communicating interdepartmentally to ensure details of group and corporate directives are executed properly Preparing sales-related reports, Resumes, and Banquet Event Orders Retrieving a complete understanding of the customer's business needs to best meet the expectations of the client Performing hotel site tours with potential clients Other duties as assigned What You Need Previous sales, administrative, or customer service experience required Experience working with Opera, Delphi, and Hyatt systems a plus Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency required Excellent verbal and written communication required Previous hotel experience or Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required Excellent judgment/decision making and time management skills preferred Energetic team player, with a desire to grow within hospitality sales Perks of Working with Us Medical, Dental, and Vision eligibility from day one! Vacation and PTO Company paid life insurance policy 401k Discounts on hotel rooms and dining Free Starbucks! Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program - free professional counseling, financial and legal consultations Free parking About Us Historic Hyatt Place Knoxville on Gay Street in the heart of downtown, serves as a landing place for travelers, locals, and corporate groups seeking elevated experiences. Whether you're planning a family reunion or a high-powered negotiation, Hyatt Place Knoxville has 3,848 square feet of event space that fits the bill. From our Five Thirty Lounge rooftop venue—complete with two full bars, fire pits and three distinct areas—guests can view city hotspots and the Great Smoky Mountains. You can discover all Knoxville has to offer from our Place. Hyatt Place Knoxville is managed by White Lodging, one of the most well-respected management companies in the hospitality industry. We pride ourselves in operating some of the finest experiential lifestyle hotels in major urban markets across the US. We're a place for the best of the best. It will take grit, determination and perseverance but, at the end of the day, you will be one of the most sought-after leaders in the industry, surrounded by like-minded people that have the will and work ethic to win - just like you. We believe that passionate people are the most successful, both in their personal lives and at work. Through genuine care and a deep passion for people, we work to build each other and our communities up. We are a company of hospitalitarians!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Events management: 1 year (Required) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person