Event Sales Manager | Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and MANY MORE!

Organization- Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Ideally situated across from the stunning and lush 40-acre California Capitol State Park - and surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and nightlife - our recently redesigned downtown Sacramento, California hotel places you in a serene urban oasis within walking distance of Capitol Mall, Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento Waterfront and more. Enjoy the expansive resort-style pool deck, savor an exquisite dinner beside an outdoor fireplace, or take in the city skyline views from your guest room.

Located adjacent to the Sacramento Convention Center, our venues are designed for impactful meetings. Our guests can host their function in more than 27,000 square feet and four venue types, with advanced audiovisual support and catering services.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food and Beverage and include menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting services. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during, and post-event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service.

The Event Sales Manager also hosts hotel tours, maintains strong customer relationships, participates and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and works as a team member with the sales and events staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

This position has a salary range from $64,848-$78,700.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

Free room nights, Discounted, and Friends & Family Room RatesMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with company matchPaid Vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal dayPaid Family Bonding Time and Adoption AssistanceTuition ReimbursementFree colleague meals during shiftEmployee Stock Purchase PlanDiscounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more.

Why make a good choice when you can make a Timeless one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Hyatt Regency hotel? Hyatt Regency hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Timeless beginning in your next career? Applying today at careers.hyatt.com

Qualifications

Outstanding customer service skills and ability to engage with guests and associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner. Excellent communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, sell, and influence clients and meeting attendees. Knowledge of event planning/hospitality principles and practices. Ability to travel to area businesses and accounts to solicit new business as needed.Ability to make decisions based on established policies and procedures and guidance from leadershipMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying inquiries made by guests, staff, and corporate officers. Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage sensitive material with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.Must be energetic, an initiative-taker, and able to work in a demanding environment.Must be meticulous and able to work both independently and with a teamMust be effective in managing problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems, as necessary. Must be able to show initiative, including participating guests and/or operational needs.Must be able to maintain standards of attendance and punctuality and must be able to work varying schedules that include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.

Hyatt is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.