JOB VACANCY - HYATT REGENCY KOTOR BAY RESORT
Position: Mice Manager
Scope of Job: Sales and Marketing Department
Responsible for: Sales Service
Our Purpose: We care for people so they can be their best.
Care comes from a place of empathy and authentic human connection. We care by truly seeing people and getting to know them as unique individuals so we can design and deliver personal experiences. We want to make a difference in the lives of all those we touch: colleagues, guests, owners, operators, community members, and shareholders. Being your best is about being your authentic self in each moment – engaged, fulfilled, and ready to take on the world.
Through our values we put our dedication to care into action.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their event requirements and objectives.
- Consult with clients to develop event concepts, themes, and budgets tailored to their needs.
- Provide excellent customer service and act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event planning process.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions from conception to completion.
- Develop detailed event timelines, project plans, and critical path analyses to ensure all aspects of events are delivered on time and within budget.
- Act as liaison between hotel and meeting planner to ensure a successful event. This includes obtaining rooming lists, establishing billing, overseeing group room blocks, welcoming VIP's, overseeing amenity requests, handling on site event logistics, coordinating outside vendors, and enforcing the contract.
- Source and negotiate with vendors, including hotels, venues, catering services, AV equipment providers, and transportation companies.
- Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including travel arrangements, accommodations, transportation, catering, and on-site support.
- Plan group's food and beverage events, including assistance with menu and wine selection, decorations, entertainment, and audio visual.
- Meet the client upon arrival and conduct preconference review, including the introduction of Department Heads, overview of events, and guest arrival details.
- Maintain contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction with accountability and follow up
- Oversee event setups, registrations, and attendee management to ensure a seamless event experience.
- Manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide regular financial reports to clients.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, design, and production to create engaging event materials and promotional activities.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of supporting staff, including event coordinators and assistants.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous events to enhance the quality of future events.
- Other duties assigned by Director of Sales and Marketing.
Qualifications:
- Have at least 2-3 years of experience working in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
- Fluency or advanced proficiency in one or more foreign languages is highly desirable and English is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field is desirable.
- Proven experience as a MICE Manager or in a similar event management role.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Attention to detail and ability to solve problems under pressure.
What Do We Offer:
- Accommodation provided;
- Transportation if needed;
- Competitive salary;
- Three meals per day;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Recognition programs;
- Encouraging management;
- Team-spirited colleagues;
- Career Growth.