Luxury Event Sales Manager – Austin Catering & Corporate

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company benefits

Paid time off, holidays, and sickLeave

Discounted Hyatt hotel stays

Career development and growth

Job summary

The Driskill, a flagship Hyatt luxury hotel in Austin, is seeking an Event Sales Manager who will generate new catering and event business and grow local market relationships. You will lead efforts to expand banquet revenue across The Driskill’s venues, engaging corporate clients, planners, and organizations to craft memorable events.

You are a driven sales professional with strong networking skills and a proven track record in catering or hotel sales, capable of negotiating contracts and

Qualifications

• Two or more years of hotel, catering, event sales or hotel sales.
• Proven ability to prospect, negotiate, and close new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of catering sales, social events, and group business.
• Established connections within the Austin market are highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and a passion for achieving revenue goals.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicit new catering, social, and corporate event business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and community engagement efforts.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase local catering revenue and market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, event planners, community organizations, and key decision-makers.
• Conduct site tours and present customized event solutions that highlight The Driskill's unique venues, historic charm, and luxury service standards.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close business opportunities that align with revenue goals.
• Collaborate with clients to design memorable events, including menu selections, room layouts, timelines, and service details.
• Partner closely with operations, culinary, and banquet teams to ensure seamless execution of contracted events.
• Actively participate in industry events, networking functions, trade organizations, and community activities to promote The Driskill and generate new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, account information, and pipeline management within Hyatt's sales systems.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual catering revenue goals.
• Uphold Hyatt and Forbes service standards while serving as an ambassador for The Driskill within the Austin market.

Skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Event sales

Austin market

Communication

Job description

The Driskill, a flagship Hyatt luxury hotel in Austin, is seeking an Event Sales Manager who will generate new catering and event business and grow local market relationships. You will lead efforts to expand banquet revenue across The Driskill’s venues, engaging corporate clients, planners, and organizations to craft memorable events.

You are a driven sales professional with strong networking skills and a proven track record in catering or hotel sales, capable of negotiating contracts and