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Hyatt Regency

Events Manager ($68,640 - $86,600)

Hyatt Regency, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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Summary

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.

Overview The Events Manager is responsible for handling both local catering and group sales bookings, with an assigned sales quota. This role involves soliciting new business, managing inquiries, coordinating sales for group events, and overseeing event logistics to ensure seamless execution. The manager ensures all events are detailed and delivered to the highest standard, contributing to the growth and success of the hotel’s events operations. In this role, the Events Manager works closely with Hotel Sales Managers on contract negotiations and servicing groups, particularly in catering and convention services. Primary responsibilities include banquet food and beverage sales, meeting room rentals, menu planning, agenda setting, hospitality amenities, and special VIP requests. The manager facilitates clear communication with hotel staff before, during, and after events to guarantee exceptional guest experiences. The Events Manager also hosts hotel tours, maintains strong customer relationships, and participates in or leads event and staff meetings. Collaboration is key, as the role works closely with sales, catering, and support staff to ensure every event is executed flawlessly.

Responsibilities include: service of small rooms only group sales bookings – standalone or ICW one of our social events; book and service all local events 20 people or less; support Director of Events with internal meeting/event requests; support Senior Sales Manager with detailing and servicing; support Events department with various tasks based on current workload priorities.

Salary: The salary range for this position is

$68,640 - $86,600 . Hyatt Regency Long Beach reasonably expects to pay this range. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on factors such as experience and education.

Responsibilities

Handle local catering and group sales bookings with an assigned sales quota

Solicit new business and manage inquiries

Coordinate sales for group events and oversee event logistics

Ensure events are detailed and delivered to a high standard; contribute to growth of events operations

Work with Hotel Sales Managers on contract negotiations and group servicing

Manage banquet food and beverage sales, meeting room rentals, menu planning, and agenda setting

Coordinate hospitality amenities and VIP requests; ensure clear communication with staff

Host hotel tours; maintain customer relationships; lead or participate in events and staff meetings

Collaborate with sales, catering, and support staff to ensure flawless event execution

Assist with internal meeting/event requests and other duties as workload requires

Qualifications

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

Refined verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in general computer knowledge

Extremely detail-oriented and organized

Two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program (preferred)

Completion of PSS (preferred)

Seniorities & Employment

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitality

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