Summary
Hyatt is hiring an Event Sales Manager at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya in Riyadh. The role develops business for meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and catering, and manages sales from prospecting through contract negotiation and event handover. The manager builds client relationships, conducts site inspections and presentations, prepares proposals and quotations, and works with Operations, Culinary, and Events teams. Applicants need at least 3 years of relevant sales experience with an international hotel brand, knowledge of the Riyadh market, and a record of meeting revenue targets.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events.
- Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation and event handover.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and key stakeholders.
- Conduct hotel site inspections and client presentations.
- Achieve monthly and annual revenue targets for events and catering sales.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, and Events teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Prepare proposals, contracts, and event quotations in line with hotel standards.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
- Attend networking events, trade shows, and sales activities to promote the hotel.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Event Sales, Catering Sales, or Hotel Sales within an international hotel brand.
- Strong understanding of the Riyadh market and hospitality industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales and revenue targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems.