Meetings & Events Sales Associate

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for employees

Discounted hotel room nights

Medical, dental, vision insurance (FT)

Retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Opportunities to work globally withHy‑

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Phoenix is seeking a Meeting Connections Manager to drive short-term meeting and event sales. This entry-level role focuses on generating new business, managing accounts, and meeting quotas while serving as the main point of contact for meeting planners and clients.

You will respond to inquiries, qualify leads, and convert opportunities into booked business that supports hotel revenue goals. Collaboration with hotel operations is essential for seamless event execution.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality, sales, customer service, or event planning experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales management systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, outbound sales calls, networking, and lead follow-up.
• Develop and maintain an assigned account base while identifying new sales opportunities within targeted market segments.
• Research market trends and potential clients to expand the hotel's customer base.
• Manage and respond to internet-based lead sources and meeting booking platforms.
• Achieve established sales goals, revenue targets, and performance quotas.
• Book short-term meetings, events, and group business for the hotel.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries and meeting requests.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and event agreements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with clients to understand meeting objectives, event requirements, and service expectations.
• Communicate event details effectively to hotel operational departments to ensure seamless execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct site tours, hotel presentations, and sales appointments for potential customers.
• Follow up with clients to secure repeat business and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate account, lead, and booking information within the hotel's sales systems.
• Track sales activities, lead generation efforts, bookings, and revenue performance.
• Maintain customer records, correspondence, and sales reports.
• Participate in sales meetings, forecasting discussions, and revenue strategy sessions.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Partner with hotel departments to deliver exceptional guest and meeting experiences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hospitality sales experience

Event planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sales management systems

Job description

Hyatt Regency Phoenix is seeking a Meeting Connections Manager to drive short-term meeting and event sales. This entry-level role focuses on generating new business, managing accounts, and meeting quotas while serving as the main point of contact for meeting planners and clients.

You will respond to inquiries, qualify leads, and convert opportunities into booked business that supports hotel revenue goals. Collaboration with hotel operations is essential for seamless event execution.