Description

Summary

Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, a recent AAA Four Diamond and Best of Housekeeping award winner, perfectly combines the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with modern amenities. Enjoy close proximity access to Sea-Tac International Airport, downtown Seattle and Bellevue, Mount Rainier National Park, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and more. Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then return to your comfortable room in Renton.

Job Overview:

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 a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, selling meeting space, weddings, corporate events, social events, galas, holiday parties and other Hyatt services to customer groups and wedding/social clients. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food, Beverage and Meeting Room Rental, and include managing accounts, conducting corporate and wedding site inspections, soliciting and generating new business. Duties also include selling, planning and servicing short-term business, within 30 - 60 days, preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizing Hyatt systems and coordinating customer service requirements as appropriate. The Event Sales Manager will also participate in, and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings. The Event Sales Manager also works as a team member with the sales and event staff, and in close contact with assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

The starting salary for this position is $77,968.80 to $86,000 which is applicable for the first year of employment. The entire range for the position is $77,968.80-$82,400. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and education.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's 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
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel group, event, wedding sales or comparable experience preferred
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well and perform under pressure
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management Training Program or equivalent training
• Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training

Benefits & Perks:

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks! Some of those include:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform (if applicable)
• Discounts on dry cleaning services
• $1,000 Tuition and Wellness Reimbursement
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule possible after 90 days of employment, successful completion of training/onboarding or as designated by Leadership
• Paid Vacation, sick leave and up to 2 float days
• 401(k)
• Paid Family Bonding Time
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Parking
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition and Wellness Reimbursement
• Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts 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

Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future.