Director of Sales and Marketing

Summary

The Hotel:

Set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains, our Arizona destination resort is surrounded by adventures and miles from the ordinary. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch features 493 rooms and suites with balconies and terraces offering breathtaking sunsets, mountain, or golf course views. Our property offers a state of the art Spa, 2.5-acre water playground complete with a sand beach and 3-story high-speed waterslide, private golf course, and nightly entertainment. 

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world’s best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

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.

Role and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Director of Sales and Marketing 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. The ideal candidate must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train & 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Sales experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred.
• Demonstrated history of success.
• Results driven, energetic, and focused.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Hotel/hospitality degree an asset.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator and in providing exceptional customer service & ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear and concise written & verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft word and Excel.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
• Discounted & Complimentary Hotel Room Nights
• Enjoy free employee meals in our employee dining hall
• Free covered parking
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time colleagues)
• Retirement savings plan
• Excellent training and professional development
• Tuition/Wellness reimbursement, up to $1,000 a year!
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Our Values: Empathy jobs-near-me.org Integrity jobs-near-me.org Respect jobs-near-me.org Inclusion jobs-near-me.org Experimentation jobs-near-me.org Wellbeing 

About The Hiring Process

We are excited that you have chosen to express interest in joining Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within a week of your submission. Thank you for your patience while we do so. 

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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as a completed background check.

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