Event Sales Manager

About the job

Discover the beauty of San Diego, on the waterfront, in the heart of downtown at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. This iconic hotel features 1,628 guestrooms and 320,000 square feet of event space with stunning Pacific Ocean and city views. We are looking for the very best to join our AAA 4-Diamond Hotel, featured in the Top 10 of all Meeting Hotels in the United States per Cvent.

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 servicing events. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food and Beverage and includes 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 host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

The salary range for this position is $70,600 - $88,100. This is the pay range for this position that Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Join an award-winning team where your hard work is recognized, your career can grow, and every day brings new opportunities to create exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, employee discounts, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement within one of Southern California's premier resort destinations.

Grand Hyatt San Diego is proud to offer exceptional benefits, which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally (available to Full-time Colleagues)

• Discounted hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

• Medical, Dental, Vision, after 30 days of employment

• 401K with company match after 1 year of service

• Paid Time Off

• Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and tuition reimbursement.

• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption

Perks

• Complimentary daily meals

• Free onsite parking

• Hotel Gym Access

• Leadership and professional development programs

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

• Refined verbal and written communication skills

• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized

• Prefer two years hotel event or sales experience and/or completed Event Management trainee program

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.