Description

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Join our team at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, where you'll be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of San Diego's stunning beach locale. Newly redesigned spaces, inspired by the natural beauty and coastal vibe of La Jolla Cove, will have you feeling energized every day. The hotel's location allows guests to explore the shoreline or indulge in shopping and dining near UC San Diego, La Jolla, and UTC Westfield. On-site, guests can enjoy activities like our junior Olympic-size pool, private cabanas, tennis courts, and cozy oversized fire pits. We are looking for exceptional talent to share these experiences with our guests.

What are the additional benefits to working at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla?

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer, including:

• 12 Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels worldwide
• Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates
• Bereavement and jury duty pay
• Vacation, sick, new child leave
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions
• 401(k) w/ match
• Employee Stock Purchase program
• Direct deposit
• Colleague meals
• Opportunity for growth and advancement!

About the Role - Event Sales Manager

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food & Beverage and include 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. Solicits, through direct sales and marketing contacts, the most complex accounts, which exhibit potential for business.

The Event Sales Manager will also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate

in and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff.

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you!

Wage Information:

The salary range for this position is $61,800 to $86,600. This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency La Jolla reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 3-5 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, RFP process, and salesforce.com
• Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training
• Community involvement and/or professional association is highly regarded