Event Sales Manager

Description:

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 Sales Manager is responsible for selling and planning events. Primary efforts are in selling event Food, Beverage and Meeting Space. Duties include prospecting, site tours, executing contracts and all planning event logistics such as menu creations, room setups and agenda setting. Responsible for facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service.

The Event Sales Manager is expected maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, meet quarterly sales quotas and work as a team member within the sales and events staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications:

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

· Strong collaboration skills

· Strong prospecting and account management skills

· Refined verbal and written communication skills

· Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

· Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized

Prefer two-three years of hotel experience or have completed Event Management Trainee program.

Primary Location: US-VA-Tysons Corner

Organization: Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Catering/Event Planning

Req ID: TYS001415

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.