Event Sales Manager - Social Market

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Event Sales Manager - Social Market

Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency Reston

US - VA - Reston

Catering/Event Planning

Department Head/Manager

Full-time

60,600.00 Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Req ID: RES001355

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Summary

Create Exceptional Events at One of Northern Virginia's Premier Meeting Destinations

If you're passionate about creating unforgettable events and thrive on building lasting client relationships, Hyatt Regency Reston invites you to join our award-winning Commercial Services team as an Event Sales Manager - Social Market.

Located in the heart of the Dulles Technology Corridor-just 25 minutes from Washington, D.C.-Hyatt Regency Reston is the largest hotel in Fairfax County by guest room count and one of the region's premier destinations for meetings, conferences, galas, and special events.

Our hotel features:

• 518 beautifully renovated guestrooms (completed in 2025)
• More than 32,000 square feet of newly renovated, pillar-free meeting space
• 22 flexible meeting rooms
• One of Fairfax County's largest ballrooms at 12,300 square feet

From corporate conferences and executive meetings to elegant social events, you'll help bring memorable experiences to life while representing one of Hyatt's flagship convention hotels.

Why Hyatt Regency Reston?

We're committed to helping our colleagues grow professionally while rewarding exceptional performance.

What You'll Enjoy

• Quarterly incentive program tied to achieving individual performance goals

• Complimentary Hyatt hotel stays worldwide plus discounted room rates

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Complimentary parking and one colleague meal each workday

• Paid Family Bonding Leave and Adoption Assistance

• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and New Child Leave

• Outstanding career development opportunities with Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• About the Role

• The Event Sales Manager - Social Market is responsible for selling and servicing social events, including weddings, mitzvahs, galas, and other special occasions. This role manages the full event lifecycle, from initial inquiry and proposal through contracting, planning, and event execution.

• Key responsibilities include reviewing contracts, conducting hotel tours, and coordinating communication with clients and relevant hotel teams before, during, and after each event to ensure a seamless experience and a high level of service.

• The Event Sales Manager - Social Market builds and maintains strong client relationships, participates in and may lead event and staff meetings, and collaborates closely with the Sales and Events teams. The manager also partners with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff to ensure successful event planning and execution.

• In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a quarterly incentive plan based on the manager's achievement of assigned revenue and customer service goals.

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of hospitality experience within an events or catering team, along with a demonstrated passion for the social events market. Experience selling and servicing weddings, particularly within the South Asian/Indian wedding market, as well as mitzvahs, galas, and other high-touch social events, is strongly preferred.

• Why Hyatt?

• At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. That commitment extends to our colleagues through meaningful career development, supportive leadership, and a culture built on inclusion, respect, and collaboration.

• If you're ready to create memorable experiences while building your career with one of the world's most respected hospitality companies, we'd love to hear from you.

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Qualifications

• 2 years of hospitality experience within an Events or Catering Team
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Hyatt systems, commercial strategies, and brand standards.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Full-service hotel experience or event venue experience strongly preferred

We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences.

You'll be successful if you have:

• Experience in hotel event planning, convention services, catering, or hospitality operations, preferably in a full-service hotel
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to manage multiple events while maintaining close attention to detail
• A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Experience with Hyatt systems and Envision is preferred

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