Role OverviewThe Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing corporate and social events, including weddings, mitzvahs, galas, and other special occasions. This role actively solicits new business opportunities while managing the full event lifecycle, from initial inquiry and proposal through contracting, planning, and event execution.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include reviewing contracts, conducting hotel tours, and coordinating communication with clients and relevant hotel teams before, during, and after each event to ensure a seamless experience and a high level of service.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of hospitality experience within an events or catering team, along with a demonstrated passion for the social events market. Experience selling and servicing weddings, mitzvahs, galas, and other high-touch social events, is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of experience in hotel catering sales, event sales, convention services, or hospitality event management
- Experience selling and servicing weddings, mitzvahs, galas, and other high-touch social events
- Proven experience as a Sales Manager, Events Sales Manager, or similar proactive sales role within the hospitality industry
- Experience with Hyatt systems, commercial strategies, and brand standards
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
Benefits
- Free room nights
- Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Free Parking
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers
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