Area Group Sales Manager (remote)

Group Sales Manager

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. Thompson Austin and Tommie Austin are in search of a dynamic and energetic Group Sales Manager. The right candidate is interested in a career in hospitality sales and thrives in a fast paced environment. The Group Sales Manager is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. This position will be complex between both hotels. The Group Sales Manager is a career sales professional and a top producer within hotel sales who has demonstrated through performance a commitment and expertise in direct sales.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups, managing accounts, and conducting site inspections, solicits and generates business.
• Preparing and presenting effective proposals
• Maintaining well organized documentation and reports
• Utilizes Hyatt systems and coordinates customer service requirements as appropriate.
• Participate in sales meetings, banquet & event meetings, and other staff meetings.
• Works as a team member with the sales and catering staff and is in close contact with assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.
• Solicite, through direct sales and marketing contacts, the most complex accounts, which exhibit potential for business.

The hotels are anchored on the ground floor by The 5th Street Diner The Royale Room, a street side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Siena – and 10,000 square feet of retail space.

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more!

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 Training Program or equivalent training. Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training. Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized. Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program.

Remote Qualifications

• Same as those outlined above but also include the following:
• May work on property in office twice a month
• High Speed internet and personal phone
• Ability to meet daily production metrics
• 1-2 week training period on property

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Primary Location: US-TX-Austin

Organization: Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Sales

Req ID: AUS009586

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.