Event Sales Manager

Hyatt • Washington, DC • 7h ago

Description:

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Sales and Events team as our Events Manager at Park Hyatt Washington! Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a company that earned the 3 rd spot on Fortune's 2023 Most Admired Companies list!

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

The Event Manager is an individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. This person has an assigned quota and is also responsible for handling both local catering and group sales groups.

This position is responsible for solicitation of new business, handling inquiries, and servicing converted groups. The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing Corporate and Social events with or without sleeping rooms and ensuring group and meeting planner satisfaction. This position will require experience with contract negotiations, event planning, menu selection, and servicing groups as it relates to catering and convention services. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food & Beverage, Meeting Room Rental, menu upsells, and special VIP requests. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during, and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. This individual will also be responsible for preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizing Hyatt systems to provide Banquet Event Orders and generate group billing estimates, and coordinating customer service requests required by the client. Event Sales Managers will also conduct hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings, sales, and other staff meetings. The Events Manager also works as a team member with the sales and catering staff and in close contact with assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Qualifications:

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

Refined verbal and written communication skills

Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized

Prefer candidate has completed PSS

Experience with luxury weddings/social events/fine dining

A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred

Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management Training Program or equivalent training

Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training Salary Range: $61,800 to $75,000

We offer excellent benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days

Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels

401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)

Paid Time Off including new child leave!

Highly competitive salaries and incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Primary Location: US-DC-Washington

Organization: Park Hyatt Washington

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Catering/Event Planning

Req ID: WAS007862

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

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