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Event Sales and Planning Manager
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$48,037 / year median in Indiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Event Sales and Planning Manager
Full TimeUSCASan Francisco
- United States5 days ago Opening
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Industry - Hotels & Resorts
Role - General Manager
Level - Management
Department - Food and Beverage Service
Full Time
Posted at: 05 Sep 2026
Last Date:
02 Oct 2026
Salary Details
Competetive Salary Offered
Job Description
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 and Planning Manager sells and services catering events and meeting spaces for events only groups. This position oversees all event-only bookings from contract execution through planning and onsite event execution. The role is responsible for upselling, detailing, and servicing groups, function space, food and beverage, menu planning, room-block management and pickup, agenda development, onsite meeting services, hospitality amenities, VIP requests, and accurate and timely billing.
The Event Sales and Planning Manager also provides planning-only support for all entertainment rooms only bookings. Additional responsibilities include reviewing contracts and payments, facilitating payment collection, and coordinating communication before, during, and after each event to ensure a high level of service. This manager promotes guest satisfaction through detailed and timely communication with Hotel Operations, hosts hotel tours, maintains strong client relationships, and participates in or leads internal event meetings and client pre-convention meetings.
This is a sales incentive plan eligible position.
The Salary Range for this position is $79,700
- $90,000
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded.
It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Qualifications
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
Refined verbal and written communication skills
A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management TrainingProgram or equivalent training
Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training