Thompson Hotels · 11 hours ago
Event Sales Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $78K/yr
1+ years expThompson Seattle, part of Hyatt, seeks an Event Sales Manager to drive event revenue across its venues. The role involves selling and contracting various events, supporting planning and detailing, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Sell event space across The Nest, 2nd Floor function rooms, and Conversation for weddings, social events, corporate gatherings, and meetings
Conduct site inspections, host planning tours, and represent the Thompson brand with professionalism and creativity
Respond to incoming leads from email, phone, walk-ins, wedding platforms, and referral partners
Prepare and present tailored proposals, contracts, and event packages that reflect client needs and hotel standards
Prospect and cultivate local accounts with potential for repeat business and long-term partnerships
Maintain accurate records, reports, and client communication within Hyatt systems
Support planning and detailing for events of all lead times, including menu planning, timelines, floor plans, rental needs, décor, and AV coordination
Host tastings, planning meetings, and pre-event walkthroughs as needed
Ensure timely collection of deposits, final payments, and required documentation
Provide thorough turnover to the Event Coordinator and Operations teams to ensure flawless execution
Support onsite needs during peak seasons or high-impact events
Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients to encourage rebookings and referrals
Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding client goals and recommending the best spaces, services, and enhancements
Partner closely with Sales, Events, Culinary, Beverage, and Front Office teams to ensure alignment and exceptional service delivery
Participate in and occasionally lead sales, event, and pre-convention meetings
Work collaboratively with the Event Coordinator and other support staff
Qualification
Required
A genuine desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn proprietary systems
Hotel sales or event planning experience strongly preferred; minimum of 1–2 years in a related role
Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple events simultaneously
Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment
401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Basic Life Insurance
Short term disability insurance
New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
Compassionate Leave
Paid Time Off:
Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.
Hire Date Through Four Years – 10 Days or 80 hours
Five to Nine Years – 15 Days or 120 hours
10 years or greater – 20 Days or 160 hours
Sick Leave:
+ Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt
Extended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
Holiday Pay:
+ Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.
Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1 st day of employment
Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment
Flexible Spending Account
Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking
Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year
Cellphone Reimbursement
Complimentary Dry Cleaning
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance
Company
Thompson Hotels
A True Original Welcome to the new Golden Age — where we celebrate what lasts and what moves the world forward.
10001+ employees
Funding
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