Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,400.00 - $72,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Free room nights
discounted room rates
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption assistance
free colleague meals
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts
Job Description
The Hyatt Regency New Orleans stands as a premier hotel located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for its luxury accommodations and expansive event spaces, Hyatt Regency New Orleans has earned a remarkable reputation not only for its hospitality but also as a top place to work, having secured the 16th spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021 and recognized as one of New Orleans' Best Places to Work for nine consecutive years. The hotel offers 1,193 guestrooms and boasts 200,000 square feet of versatile event space, making it an ideal destination for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales or event planning experience preferred
- bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- previous selling experience required
- experience working and meeting a quota required
- ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with public and team members
- understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- comprehensive knowledge of all hotel operational departments including guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering
- knowledge of meeting room setups and capabilities and sleeping room configurations and types
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales or event planning experience
- completed event management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
- bachelor’s degree or 2 years of hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- previous selling experience
- experience working to meet a quota
- effective verbal and written communication skills
- understanding of negotiation and contract interpretation
- comprehensive knowledge of hotel operational departments
- knowledge of meeting room setups and sleeping room configurations
Job Duties
- Sell banquet food and beverage services
- plan menus and set event agendas
- review contracts and facilitate communication with hotel staff
- host hotel tours and maintain strong customer relationships
- participate and lead event and staff meetings
- collaborate as a team member with sales and events staff
- work closely with assigned administrative assistant and support staff
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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