**Description:** **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** **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) _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 resume must be provided to be considered for this position + A minimum of 1 year of sales or planning experience in the hospitality or event related field is required + 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 **Primary Location:** US-MN-Minneapolis **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Minneapolis **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** MIN002780 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.