EVENT SALES MANAGER/CATERING MANAGER

Portland, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $67,952.12 - $76,382.17

Benefits

Health Benefits for you and your dependents

Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

401k plan with matching contributions

employee stock purchase

wellbeing programs

Tri-Met discount

Complementary Meals

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Family Bonding Benefits as well as Oregon Paid Leave

Complimentary hotel nights, friends and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

Job Description

Hyatt Regency Portland is a premier hotel located just steps from the Oregon Convention Center, offering travelers an unparalleled experience in the heart of Oregon's largest city. As the largest hotel in Oregon, it boasts over 600 guest rooms, including 16 suites, and offers over 39,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. The hotel's amenities include delicious dining options such as Bridgetown for breakfast, Portland Coffee Roasters for freshly brewed coffee, and The Market for homemade pastries. Guests can also enjoy drinks at Spoke & Fork Bar, maintain their fitness in the 24-hour StayFit Gym, or take a... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in event sales or related hospitality sales preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in computer applications related to sales and event management
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with team members

Job Qualifications

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in general computer knowledge and able to learn new computer and web-based applications
Extremely detail oriented and organized
Previous catering sales experience, with background in selling and executing is preferred
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to preserve confidentiality and work in a team environment
Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Job Duties

Respond to incoming event opportunities including emails, walk-ins and phone calls
Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings
Execute contracts and BEO's and ensure timeliness of final payments and deposits
Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations
Work directly with clients gathering necessary information for menu planning, floor plans, room set-up, timeliness, rental orders, décor, cost, and billing details and assist with those items as necessary
Interact effectively with all departments within the hotel to ensure guest satisfaction and a positive work environment
Be onsite to service all events and in-house groups and be available weekends and holidays

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