Director of Sales and Marketing

Summary

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. 

As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Sales is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. 

The Director of Sales has direct oversight of the Sales and Marketing operation of the hotel. The DOS has responsibility of the Sales and Marketing Budget/P&L, revenue forecasting, advertising, marketing, developing and writing business plans, and ownership meetings. The DOS is responsible for the supervision of sales managers, trainees, interns, and administrative staff. Additional responsibilities include the recruitment and hiring of sales staff, training, managing and coaching sales managers in their selling process in order to meet company goals and maximize hotel revenues. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train and monitor both the group and transient contractual agreement process, quoting rates, sending referrals, setting traces, and the management of retention, reactivation, and acquisition accounts. The DOS reports directly to the General Manager and Regional Vice President of Sales responsible for the hotel. Communication and organizational skills are of the utmost importance.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in leading a hotel’s sales and marketing initiatives at full-service business or convention hotel
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• An innovative, strategic and a dynamic thinker
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and time management skills
• Proven sales experience with the ability to lead, guide and achieve personal revenue goals
• Ability to use analytical data to create a sales strategy with a results-driven approach
• Strategic orientation with the know-how to problem solve under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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