Senior Event Sales Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Sell and service events such as Corporate Events, Association Events, Galas, Holiday Parties, and Weddings, focusing on Banquet Food, Beverage, and Meeting Room Rental.
• Participate in menu planning, agenda setting, and coordinating hotel meeting services.
• Effectively sell hotel services proactively and reactively to secure client commitments.
• Communicate with clients and hotel staff before, during, and after events to ensure all needs are met, including food, beverage, set-up, A/V, room blocks, billing, and final review.
• Manage room blocks, pick-up, billing instructions, and ensure a high level of service during events.
• Serve as the on-site contact for events, ensuring smooth execution of groups and functions.
• Lead, support, and participate in initiatives within the Sales and Events team, including training and mentoring Event Managers and Trainees.
• Lead event meetings and staff meetings as needed, working closely with support staff and taking on additional leadership projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hotel event sales and planning experience.
• Proficiency in general computer knowledge.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Preferably possess selling, negotiating, business writing, and presentation skills training.

Nice to Have

• Selling, negotiating, business writing, and presentation skills training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hotel event sales and planning experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Vacation, sick leave and up to 2 float days.
• 401(k).
• Paid Family Bonding Time.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Free Parking.
• Referral Bonuses.
• $1,000 Tuition and Wellness Reimbursement.
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule possible after 90 days of employment.
• Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts at Hyatt locations starting on first day.
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations after 90 days of service.
• Free colleague meals during shift.
• Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt, including opportunities to relocate for advancement.