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EVENT SALES MANAGER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,340.00 - $72,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Free room nights
discounted room rates
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid Personal Days
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
free colleague meals
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts

Job Description

Hyatt is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for guests across diverse locations worldwide. With a strong commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and making everyone feel at home, Hyatt transforms simple trips into memorable journeys and everyday encounters into meaningful experiences. The company values diversity, individuality, and the power of human connection, making it more than just a workplace but a meaningful career destination for those passionate about hospitality. Hyatt's dedication to sustainability and innovation ensures that it remains at the forefront of the travel industry, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive, dynamic work environment.

The Event Sales Manager role at Hyatt is a pivotal position centered on selling banquet food, beverage, and meeting room rentals to drive the hotel's event revenue. This salaried position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,340 to $72,500 per year, reflecting the importance of this role within Hyatt's operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving individual revenue goals while ensuring exceptional service during all phases of event planning and execution. From initial booking through post-event communication, the Event Sales Manager collaborates closely with hotel staff across departments to deliver seamless events that exceed client expectations.

This role involves comprehensive business development activities, including contract review, menu planning, agenda setting, and payment collection. The Event Sales Manager also plays an important role in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with customers, the community, and brand partners, ensuring Hyatt remains the preferred choice for meetings and events. Additionally, the role includes hosting hotel tours and actively participating in event and staff meetings, contributing to a collaborative team environment alongside sales, events, and operations staff. Hyatt’s culture encourages personal and professional development, and the Event Sales Manager position offers a unique opportunity to shape one's career within a company that values exceptional performance and rewards dedication.

Hyatt also supports its associates with an excellent benefits package, including free room nights, discounted room rates for family and friends, comprehensive medical coverage, 401K with company match, paid vacation and personal days, family bonding time, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, free meals during shifts, and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Moreover, employees enjoy discounts at popular retailers and services, reinforcing Hyatt’s commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, the ideal candidate for this role possesses strong communication skills, financial acumen, and a keen eye for detail, enabling effective management of diverse responsibilities and fostering lasting client relationships. Joining Hyatt means entering a hospitality career where every role matters and opportunities to excel are abundant.

Job Requirements

  • must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • prefer three years of hotel event/catering sales experience
  • must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • proficiency in technology and financial management
  • must be detail-oriented and organized
  • commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Qualifications

  • a true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
  • refined verbal and written communication skills
  • must be highly proficient in various technology applications
  • strong financial acumen
  • extremely detail-oriented and organized
  • prefer three years of hotel event/catering sales experience or a completed event management trainee program
  • commitment to equal opportunity employment

Job Duties

  • sell banquet food, beverage, and meeting room rental
  • achieve individual revenue goals
  • service events by coordinating with hotel staff
  • facilitate communication before, during, and after events
  • conduct business development activities
  • review contracts and manage event deposits
  • plan menus and set agendas
  • host hotel tours
  • maintain strong customer, community, and brand relationships
  • participate in and lead event and staff meetings
  • collaborate with sales, events, and operations teams

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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