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Meeting Connections Manager

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, San Diego, CA, United States


Summary
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 Meeting Connections Manager is an entry‑level sales department job in the hotel with a performance quota. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met from initial inquiry through the conclusion of their event. The Meeting Connections Manager will collaborate closely with various hotel departments to deliver exceptional service and ensure the success of each meeting or event.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with clients to understand their specific needs and preferences, providing personalized service to enhance their experience.

Handle special accounts or a specific role and carry an account base or a quota – typically less complex accounts.

Develop new leads and research new business potential within an assigned market.

Make direct calls to potential clients and manage internet based lead websites.

Book short‑term meetings for the hotel in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation
The range for this position is $31.78 to $38.89 per hour.

Benefits
Hyatt offers paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical health care after 30 days of full‑time employment, paid FamilyBonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, complimentary parking, and many more.

Qualifications

1–2 years of previous hotel experience.

1 year of hotel sales experience.

Refined verbal and written communication skills.

Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management Training program or equivalent training.

EEO Statement
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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