Description

Summary

Thompson Palm Springs is currently recruiting a Group Sales Manager to join our Sales, Marketing, and Events team.

We are in search of a seasoned top producing sales professional to fill the role of Group Sales Manager. This individual must demonstrate, through performance, a commitment and expertise in group sales efforts, strategic prospecting to generate revenue, and be engaging with our local guests, staff and customers. Primary responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Thompson services to group customers. Additional skills required to excel in the position will include account management, relationship-driven sales tactics, computer literacy, and proven strategies to identify and secure corporate meeting and incentive groups. Duties also include conducting site inspections, entertainment, preparing and presenting effective proposals, negotiating contracts, maintaining well-organized documentation and reports, utilizes Hyatt systems, and working with all departments to provide customer service for our guests as needed. The Group Sales Manager must actively participate in daily and weekly team and staff meetings and work closely with the sales, marketing and events staff in collaboration with the department's Administrative Assistants and other staff members throughout the hotel. Group sales managers are expected to provide ongoing management, prospecting and solicitation of complex accounts with past and future corporate groups. This role may occasionally take on leadership functions to support the team and projects as needed under the guidance of the Director of Sales & Marketing.

Thompson Palm Springs has quickly become the desert's most exciting lifestyle hotel tailored to influential locals, sophisticated globetrotters, VIP gatherings and social events. Situated at the heart of the city's iconic Palm Canyon Drive, the hotel includes 168 bungalow-inspired guest rooms and suites coupled with our 8,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, plus unique outdoor venues. Thompson Palm Springs is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place where careers are made and talent opens doors to exciting opportunities in the hospitality industry worldwide. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

This is an exempt (salaried) role. The budgeted salary range for this position is $68,640 - $87,000 annually. This is the salary range Thompson Palm Springs reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on factors including experience and education.

At Thompson Palm Springs, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This highly visible role will report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing, and the ideal candidate will have...

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• 3-5 years of group sales and negotiating experience in the hotel industry (luxury/lifestyle sector)
• Be proficient working with various computer systems (experience with Envision preferred)
• Must have selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training.
• Ability to travel and comfort entertaining clients.

Why work for Thompson Palm Springs?

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program
• Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Vales: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

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.