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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $64,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid holidays
employee discount
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Referral program
Flexible spending account
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for advancement
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a premier hotel located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, just steps away from iconic landmarks such as the Superdome. The hotel is renowned for hosting a wide array of events including major conventions, corporate meetings, social celebrations, and banquets, attracting clients from around the world. Known for its polished, guest-focused environment, Hyatt Regency New Orleans places a high emphasis on delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, integrating service excellence with the vibrant cultural energy of New Orleans. As part of the globally respected Hyatt brand, the hotel offers a dynamic workplace culture that fosters professional... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in hotel event sales or event planning
- Completion of Event Management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
- Previous sales experience
- Experience working with and meeting sales quotas
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and negotiate contracts
- Comprehensive operational knowledge of hotel departments
- Familiarity with meeting room setups and sleeping room configurations
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales or event planning, completed Event Management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- Previous selling experience
- Experience working and meeting a quota
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with public and other team members
- Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- Comprehensive knowledge of operational departments within the hotel including guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants, and engineering
- Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types
Job Duties
- Lead primary sales efforts for banquet food and beverage, including menu planning and agenda development
- Conduct detailed event planning from initial concept through on-site execution
- Review contracts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with client needs
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients before, during, and after each event
- Facilitate effective communication with all hotel departments to deliver seamless service
- Host site tours and represent the hotel with professionalism and confidence
- Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships
- Participate in and at times lead internal event meetings and team collaborations
- Partner closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff to ensure flawless operations
- Uphold the polished, guest-focused environment that defines the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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