Veterans Preferred - Event Sales Manager

Company: Hyatt
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. - The role

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.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events and will carry respective quarterly goals. You will work in a team oriented environment in both the sales and banquet departments. Primary sales efforts include creative selling tactics, client and account outreach and management, hotel tours and client hosting, and start to finish selling and planning in event food, beverage and room rental through menu planning, agenda setting, hotel meeting services, hospitality amenities and special VIP requests. You will also support the continuing effort to deliver distinctively different guest experiences and nurture lasting relationships with our guests.

The hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant which are also open to the public, an expansive pool deck and private cabanas and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193 king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest's will be encouraged to explore Austin's unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by The 5th Street Diner The Royale Room, a street side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower - Siena - and 10,000 square feet of retail space.

The benefits & perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more! .
Qualifications:

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Previous Event experience required.
  Hyatt associates 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.
  
  This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.
  
  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.

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