Sales Director

We Are Turning Jobs into CareersCare Connects Us at Hyatt and we are committed to a culture of warmth, empathy and respect. At Hyatt, there is a place for you to discover a career and be a part of our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.Come join our Sales Team as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Grand Hyatt DFW located in Terminal D of the DFW Airport. Our upscale hotel features 298 guest rooms with runway views as well as 34,000 square feet of event space. Grand Hyatt DFW is rooted in traditions of impeccable service and thoughtful amenities. We deliver the comforts of a home away from home and a consistently elevated experience.We Offer Excellent Benefits:Complimentary Terminal Colleague ParkingComplimentary meals provided when workingHealth, Dental and Vision at 30 days of employment!Complimentary hotel room nightsUnlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room ratesHoliday, bereavement and jury duty payPaid vacation, sick, holiday, new child leave/bonding time after one yearTuition reimbursement assistance up to $1,000 per year401k and Roth IRA contributions/matchAnd so much more!We believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the property’s Leadership Committee, the Director of Sales & Marketing is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.The Director of Sales manages the overall Sales function including supervision of Sales Managers and administrative staff. Areas of emphasis include ongoing training of staff and other administrative duties, and includes achieving individual booking goals and has overall responsibility for achieving property Sales service of excellence and the selling process.Responsibilities include:Responsible for short and long-term planning and the management of the Sales phaseDevelop and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manage within those approved plansMaintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all sales areasDevelop and implement effective marketing plans for generating hotel revenuesExperience evaluating each piece of event business to ensure the business can be properly servicedMonitor sales performance of Sales ManagersCollaborate with hotel senior leadership to ensure our offerings are attractiveTrain, supervise, and work with sales staff, in order to solicit and book hotel functionsLed sales team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enabled the achievement of hotel sales objectivesAdminister all phases of the sales department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, and administrative proceduresCoach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards of excellenceQualifications:6+ years or more of progressive hotel Sales experience (typically with Hyatt)Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgroundsDemonstrated history of success in sales, business and team developmentResults driven, energetic, and focusedOverall property strategic revenue focusedWell versed in Digital Marking StrategiesStrong negotiator and solution-based decision makerBusiness/Marketing/Hospitality degree an assetMust possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom lineClear concise written and verbal communication skillsProficiency must include high-level presentation skills, including MS office programs, sales data and reporting systems.Prior DOSM within hospitality is preferredHyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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