Event Sales & Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt is seeking an Event Sales & Planning Manager to drive sales and service for hotel events across Hyatt properties in the United States. You will manage menu planning, agenda setting and hotel meeting services, while ensuring high levels of service and client satisfaction.

You will host tours, maintain relationships with clients, participate in event and staff meetings, and collaborate closely with the sales and events teams to deliver seamless experiences.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy client needs in a fast paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient with general computer tools and software.
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service events with primary focus on Banquet Food & Beverage.
• Plan menus, set agendas and coordinate hotel meeting services.
• Review contracts and communicate with hotel staff before, during, and after events.
• Host hotel tours and maintain strong customer relationships; lead meetings as needed.

Skills

Client satisfaction

Verbal and written communication

General computer proficiency

Detail oriented

Event management trainee program

Job description

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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.

The Event Sales & Planning 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 & Planning 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.

• 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 experience or completed Event Management trainee program

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