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Hyatt Hotels

Event Sales Manager

Hyatt Hotels, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Property Description Paradise Point Resort and Spa is a picturesque, waterfront resort nestled on a private island in San Diego, California, offering a serene and idyllic work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa means being part of a premier luxury resort known for its stunning views, lush gardens, and world-class amenities. The resort boasts a range of exciting employment opportunities, from front‑of‑house positions to behind‑the‑scenes roles, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. With its focus on delivering exceptional guest service, Paradise Point Resort and Spa offers employees the chance to hone their hospitality skills while working in a breathtaking location. The resort is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for growth and development, and creating a welcoming and supportive team environment. Joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa presents a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious resort that epitomizes relaxation, luxury, and unparalleled guest experiences.

Overview The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling, coordinating, and servicing events for both in‑house groups and external clients. This role focuses on event sales, banquet food and beverage sales, and event planning, while ensuring exceptional customer service throughout the entire event lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities include selling banquet and catering services, menu planning, agenda development, and coordination of hotel meeting and event services. The Event Sales Manager will review and manage event contracts, and facilitate clear communication with hotel departments before, during, and after events to ensure seamless execution and high service standards.

Additional duties include conducting site inspections, maintaining strong client relationships, and collaborating closely with the sales, catering, and event operations teams to drive revenue and client satisfaction.

This is a non‑exempt management position and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with California wage and hour laws.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.

1 year food and beverage experience.

Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts.

Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for efficient event management and sales reporting.

Confident and professional appearance.

Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed.

Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Hotel’s Brand Standards.

Understanding of respective market segment, competitor’s strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand.

Work well under pressure.

Time management skills. Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each.

Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.

Creativity in designing events.

Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning).

Ability to design menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit.

Proven experience with leading Hospitality Sales CRM systems, including Delphi, Daylight, Marriott CI/TY, and Starwood ISAC, demonstrating advanced digital sales technology competence.

Benefits

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).

401K Match

Salary Range USD $76,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.

EOE Statement AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify.

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