**Description:** Join us for this incredible opportunity at the Grand Hyatt Washington located in downtown Washington, D.C. Not only will you be part of a great hotel, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running! 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. This person also hosts hotel tours, maintains strong customer relationships, participates in and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and must work well with the other Sales and Events staff. The salary range for this position is $70,600 to $79,400 (commensurate with experience). Benefits available with this position include: + Medical / Dental / Vision insurance + 401k + Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) + Basic Life insurance + Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays + Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance Additional perks include: + Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately + Tuition reimbursement + Free meal during the workday + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Discounts at various retailers + Growth potential locally and throughout the country 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 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 with the ability to learn new systems + Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized + Prefer two years of hotel experience in a similar role **Primary Location:** US-DC-Washington **Organization:** Grand Hyatt Washington **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** WAS007764 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.