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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."
Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France
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.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is seeking an Event Sales Manager to join our exciting and fun events teams. The Grand Hyatt consists of 1003 guest rooms and 115,000 square feet of event space. We are seeking a motivated and creative new leader to take advantage of unique opportunities to impress and delight our future groups within the local market. Come join our family and you will have the chance to sell a grand experience to our guests!
The Event Sales manager is responsible for capturing local catering business (weddings, galas, social and corporate events) while maximizing banquet space to meet and exceed sales goals. Primary sales efforts are in banquet food, beverage and room rental to include but not limited to: selling and servicing, conducting hotel tours, tastings, 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 and clients to ensure a high level of service. This is not a remote position and hotel presence is required.
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 minimum of 3-5 years of hotel event sales/event planning, completed Event Management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
Bachelor\'s degree and/or 3+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred
Must be experienced in general computer knowledge and programs
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Present a confident and professional appearance
Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
Strong time management & multi-tasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure
Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations
Experience in creative development of marketing concepts, custom proposals and promotional events to increase local event sales
Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering
Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types
Responsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methods
Manage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenue
Maintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage
Relay accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts
Manage retention, reactivation and acquisition accounts to capture future business
Adhere to prospecting standards and goals
Engage with meeting planners, outside vendors on set-up details for events
Timely follow up with internal and external clients
On-site hotel covered parking at a discounted monthly or daily rate, or free VIA Bus pass
Complimentary onsite cafeteria
Full Health Benefits offered after 30 days of employment
401k options and match
Employee Stock option plan
Paid Time Off
Eligible for Hyatt’s Sales Performance Incentive Program
Discounted and complimentary hotel accommodations anywhere in the world
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.
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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."
Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France
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.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is seeking an Event Sales Manager to join our exciting and fun events teams. The Grand Hyatt consists of 1003 guest rooms and 115,000 square feet of event space. We are seeking a motivated and creative new leader to take advantage of unique opportunities to impress and delight our future groups within the local market. Come join our family and you will have the chance to sell a grand experience to our guests!
The Event Sales manager is responsible for capturing local catering business (weddings, galas, social and corporate events) while maximizing banquet space to meet and exceed sales goals. Primary sales efforts are in banquet food, beverage and room rental to include but not limited to: selling and servicing, conducting hotel tours, tastings, 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 and clients to ensure a high level of service. This is not a remote position and hotel presence is required.
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 minimum of 3-5 years of hotel event sales/event planning, completed Event Management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
Bachelor\'s degree and/or 3+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred
Must be experienced in general computer knowledge and programs
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Present a confident and professional appearance
Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
Strong time management & multi-tasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure
Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations
Experience in creative development of marketing concepts, custom proposals and promotional events to increase local event sales
Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering
Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types
Responsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methods
Manage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenue
Maintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage
Relay accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts
Manage retention, reactivation and acquisition accounts to capture future business
Adhere to prospecting standards and goals
Engage with meeting planners, outside vendors on set-up details for events
Timely follow up with internal and external clients
On-site hotel covered parking at a discounted monthly or daily rate, or free VIA Bus pass
Complimentary onsite cafeteria
Full Health Benefits offered after 30 days of employment
401k options and match
Employee Stock option plan
Paid Time Off
Eligible for Hyatt’s Sales Performance Incentive Program
Discounted and complimentary hotel accommodations anywhere in the world
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.
Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know?
#J-18808-Ljbffr