Job Details
The Hyatt Place Experience. Hyatt Hotels have long been known for going beyond simple accommodations to create rewarding experiences for their guests. Through dramatic design, innovative cuisine and attentive service, Hyatt approaches the hotel stay as an opportunity to inspire. Hyatt Place, a new kind of Hyatt where the style's relaxed, and the standards are anything but. Hyatt Place is designed to give guests a brand-new hotel experience. And you are the key to bringing it to life.
The Area Director of Sales (ADOS) has direct oversight of the sales operation of two Hyatt Place hotels. The ADOS has responsibility for the sales and marketing budget, forecasts, advertising, marketing and business plans, as well as the supervision of a Sales Assistant and/or Sales Manager for two properties. Additional responsibilities include the accountability for direct sales activities to drive revenues, solicitation and management of key accounts, hiring of staff, training, motivating, managing and coaching for both hotels.
Must have thorough experience/knowledge of professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting and closing. Must possess exceptional negotiating skills and have strong client and community relationship skills. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train and monitor the process of lead management, sending referrals, bookings, setting traces and profiling accounts. Communication and organizational skills are of utmost importance for this position.
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. 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.
Discover how perfectly a hotel can fit your lifestyle. Hyatt Place. It's so you .
Qualifications
- College degree preferred
- Minimum of 4 years sales experience with a solid work history and proven track record required, preferably in a hotel capacity.
- Previous multi-property experience is a plus
- Strong organization and presentation skills
- Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
- Must be outgoing and a proven self-starter
- Weekends, Evenings and Holidays may be required as business needs warrant
Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. We are proud to offer the following benefits to our amazing colleagues.
- Industry leading health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- Generous paid time off policy for all full-time colleagues
- Competitive 401K retirement savings company match after one year of service
- 12 complimentary room nights annually at Hyatt properties across the world
The responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Hyatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity