**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 Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food and Beverage and includes menu planning, agenda setting and hotel meeting services. 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 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 sales and events staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Meeting Concierges and other support staff. The position will participate in the Event Sales Manager pride program. Hyatt’s benefit package is designed to care for the wellbeing of you and your family, while providing options that fit your healthcare needs and budget. Hyatt offers health insurance cover (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, etc.), an opportunity to participate in the 401 (k) plan that provides a matching contribution. As a valued member of the team at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, you also have the privilege of complimentary parking, cell phone reimbursement privileges, 20% discount at hotel Food & Beverage establishments, Employee Meal privileges in our Colleague Dining Area, use of Hyatt Stay-fit Gym, employee stock purchase plan options, eligible for paid time off/holiday pay/sick days, tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and colleague discount room availability program. At a Hyatt colleague, you have access to a number of discounts. **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 two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee programThe position will participate in the Event Sales Manager pride program.Hyatt’s benefit package is designed to care for the wellbeing of you and your family, while providing options that fit your healthcare needs and budget. Hyatt offers health insurance cover (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, etc.), an opportunity to participate in the 401 (k) plan that provides a matching contribution.As a valued member of the team at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, you also have the privilege of complimentary parking, cell phone reimbursement privileges, 20% discount at hotel Food & Beverage establishments, Employee Meal privileges in our Colleague Dining Area, use of Hyatt Stay-fit Gym, employee stock purchase plan options, eligible for paid time off/holiday pay/sick days, tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and colleague discount room availability program.At a Hyatt colleague, you have access to a number of discounts. **Primary Location:** US-CA-Irvine **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Irvine **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** IRV001088 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.