Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Cheers to your new adventure. Join Hyatt. When you join Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, you join a global brand that celebrates individuality, empowers everyone to be their best and consistently provides unique experiences for our colleagues and guests. Part of our culture of care includes providing our guests with stress-free, affordable experiences that enhance their stay. We also care about our colleagues and provide a well-rounded benefits package to ensure you are supported from day one. You'll find support from your team by working in an environment where success is celebrated, and hard work is rewarded.

Position Overview:

As an Event Sales Manager, you will play a key role in selling and planning events, serving as the vital liaison between clients and our dedicated hotel staff to ensure flawless execution of every event.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Selling Events – meet monthly sales quotas and earn quarterly bonuses

Client Guidance – lead clients through their journey of creating memorable experiences with care and attention to detail

Event Coordination – oversee all aspects of food, beverage, and event needs from inception to completion.

Host Site Inspections – showcase the venue and its unique offerings to potential clients

Menu Tastings – assist clients in selecting the perfect menu for their event

Relationship Building – foster strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty

In today’s job market, you may be asking, “Why Hyatt?” Here’s why:

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

We're opening doors for all

No matter what career stage you're in, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That's because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.

“Care Connects Us” is our guiding principle

It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

We need your curiosity. We need your innovative spirit. And we need your authentic self.

There is always a space for you here, and we take pride in empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job – it's a career for people who care. People like you. People like us.

What you can expect

• Inclusive, collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment
• 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
• Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted employee parking ($5/day or $100/mo)
• Access to hotel gym (25,000 sq. ft.)
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Discounted food & beverage from Prairie Kitchen and Bar and The Market (proudly serving Starbucks)
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
• Annual performance-based increases

Qualifications

• A resume must be provided to be considered for this position
• A Minimum of 3 years of work experience as Events or Catering Sales Manager
• Must be proficient in computer knowledge and systems including Microsoft Office and Cvent
• Demonstrate ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis and ensure accuracy
• Strong sales, prospecting, and negotiation skills
• Refined verbal and written communication skills required
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
• A true desire to provide exceptional service in a fast-paced environment