Events | Area Event Sales Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

$80K — $109K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in event sales or hospitality management
  • Deep understanding of banquet food & beverage sales
  • Strong organizational and event management skills
  • Proven track record in business development and client relations
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
  • Familiarity with audio/visual technology and event logistics

Responsibilities

  • Sell and service event spaces across multiple Hyatt properties
  • Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including menu and agenda setting
  • Manage on-site execution of events and client interactions
  • Act as the liaison between clients and hotel staff throughout the sales process
  • Conduct post-event reviews and manage billing
  • Develop business opportunities to expand event sales
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and health regulations in event management

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical & vision insurance
  • 401(k) and Retirement Savings Plan
  • Basic life insurance and short-term disability
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Support for new child leave and adoption assistance
  • Complimentary employee meals during shifts
  • Tuition reimbursement and transit pass subsidies
Full Job Description
Are you ready to take your next step in your hospitality Event Sales career? We invite you to explore an amazing opportunity to support three of our downtown Seattle Hyatt Hotels, as our Area Event Sales Manager! Here you will bring events to life for the Hyatt Regency Seattle, Grand Hyatt Seattle, and Hyatt at Olive 8!

The Event Sales Manager's primary responsibility is selling and servicing the event space, concentrating sales efforts in Banquet Food & Beverage and Meeting Room Rental for catering business. This position acts as a one stop shop sales contact & liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff, and clients should view the Event Sales Manager as an enthusiastic and passionate expert in the planning and sales fields. Responsibilities include covering the full life cycle of the event from selling event spaces, menu planning and agenda setting, diagramming, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, onsite management and managing billing/final post event review. Business Development is also a crucial portion and skill for this job.

The salary range for this position is $80,170.00 to $109,800. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits
• Position is eligible for relocation assistance
• Medical & Vision insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time Colleagues:
• Vacation Time
  • 10 days (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
  • 15 days (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
  • 20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service
  • (2) Floating Holidays per year
  • (6) Paid Holidays per year
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
  • Extended Illness Days - unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Hyatt Colleague discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ORCA Pass subsidy

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