Event Sales Manager

Hyatt - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Accommodation

About the position

The Event Sales Manager at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is responsible for selling and servicing events, primarily focusing on Banquet Food and Beverage. This role involves menu planning, agenda setting, and ensuring high-quality hotel meeting services. The manager will facilitate communication with hotel staff before, during, and after events, host hotel tours, and maintain strong customer relationships. This position requires collaboration with the sales and events team and oversight of an assigned Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service events, focusing on Banquet Food and Beverage.
• Plan menus and set agendas for events.
• Review contracts and facilitate communication with hotel staff before, during, and after events.
• Host hotel tours for potential clients.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of service.
• Participate in and potentially lead event meetings and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with sales and events staff and support personnel.

Requirements

• Desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in general computer knowledge.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Preferably two years of hotel experience or completion of an Event Management trainee program.