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Hyatt Special Events Sales Manager in ATLANTA, Georgia
Description:
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 Special Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing private dining and other special events in Polaris, our Rooftop Restaurant; Sway Restaurant, and other special events. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service.
The Special Event Sales Manager also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the Food & Beverage, Sales, and Events Teams.
Other duties will include:
Special Event Seller: Sells and services the group and is responsible for creating the Event Order
Focus on private events when Polaris is closed (Sun, Mon, Tuesday). Sunday night opportunity – Jewish Wedding receptions
Sales training through department
Events training (EO / Culinary) through Events and F&B
Research groups that book within comp set / Buckhead with square footage of PDR (Knowland Readerboards)
Focus on rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, smaller Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Graduation parties (Spellman, Georgia State, Moorehouse, Georgia Tech)
Outreach to Citywides for ICW receptions
Private Dining Room: Hospitality events (pre / post ballroom events) / “Green Room” Events
DOSM sets Meeting Room Rental and Banquet F&B Goals quarterly
Special Event Seller cross sells with Area Event Sales Managers within Hyatt (Centric / Grand)
Special Event Seller attends local industry shows for bridal showers and other celebratory expos
What you can expect from Hyatt: Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including : complimentary meals during work hours; After 30 Days - eligible for health care including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), complimentary hotel room nights; sick leave. Immediately - paid holidays; discounted hotel room nights. After 1 year - Vacation and paid Family Bonding time, and much more!
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.
Qualifications:
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
Prefer a minimum of two years hotel or related experience
Primary Location: US-GA-Atlanta
Organization: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Catering/Event Planning
Req ID: ATL007028
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.
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