Event Sales Manager

About the role

The Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences is seeking a proactive Event Sales Manager to lead its groups and events sales activities. In this role you will be the primary point of contact for clients planning meetings, conferences, weddings and other large‑scale gatherings, ensuring each event delivers the signature luxury experience of the property.

Key responsibilities

• Organise site visits, sales calls, sales blitzes and other prospecting activities to generate new event business.
• Negotiate and close contracts, applying creative selling techniques to meet client needs and maximise revenue.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local and global accounts, both existing and prospective.
• Develop close cooperation with accounts to drive business growth and increase market share.
• Handle all administrative tasks related to the events segment, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the Revenue Management team to identify optimal pricing strategies and produce reliable data reports.

Required profile

• Dynamic, self‑motivated professional with a strong sales orientation.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Good understanding of hospitality accounts and the events market.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with internal teams.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Required skills