Strategic Event Sales Specialist

Hyatt Regency; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights after 90 days

Discounted associate accommodation

Rewards and recognition programs

Learning and development opportunities

Uniform provided

Discounted city parking

International career opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Sydney is seeking an Event Sales Executive to maximise revenue across the event market segment, focusing on building relationships, making daily sales calls, and converting opportunities into repeat business.

You will work closely with our Senior Event Sales Manager to drive bookings for conferences, social events and weddings, maintaining client service throughout the booking process and aligning with hotel policies and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar sales-based role in hotel or events.
• Strong customer service focus and relationship-building.
• Familiarity with Opera PMS and Envision is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an agreed allocated portfolio of accounts through reactive sales activities such as phone calls and face-to-face meetings/site visits.
• Qualify and quote new events, demonstrating confidence with upselling and converting catering revenue.
• Prepare personalised submissions for all enquiries and leads and adhere to the 24-hour turnaround policy.
• Manage day-to-day administration of catering, social and weddings, including proposals, contracts, and deposit collection within a set time frame.
• Participate in promotional and entertainment activities as required.
• Maintain Envision booking system, trace and prospect previous and potential clients to secure future bookings.
• Achieve established targets and goals as set by the Director of Event Sales & Planning.

Skills

Sales experience

Hospitality industry

Relationship building

Communication skills

Tools

Opera PMS

Envision

Job description

Hyatt Regency Sydney is seeking an Event Sales Executive to maximise revenue across the event market segment, focusing on building relationships, making daily sales calls, and converting opportunities into repeat business.

You will work closely with our Senior Event Sales Manager to drive bookings for conferences, social events and weddings, maintaining client service throughout the booking process and aligning with hotel policies and brand standards.