Description

Summary

Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.

Are you ready?

Because we are looking for a Senior Sales Manager!

What does the ROLE entail?

• Selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups
• Managing accounts, and conducting site inspections, solicits and generates business
• Preparing and presenting effective proposals
• Maintaining well organized documentation and reports
• Utilizes Hyatt systems and coordinates customer service requirements as appropriate
• Participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings
• Works as a team member with the sales and catering staff and is in close contact with assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff
• Solicits, through direct sales and marketing contacts, the most complex accounts, which exhibit potential for business
• This role may take on leadership functions and assist Director of Sales & Marketing with projects
• Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, Wellbeing

Your EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent analytical, sales and negotiating skills with an established history of driving results
• Outstanding customer relations, communication, presentation, and organizational skills are of utmost importance
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, results driven, passion, motivational leader, effective and open communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 2-4 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred

What's in it for YOU?

General Perks:

• An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best
• 1 2 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 50% Discounts at our F&B outlets
• Take pride in working for a company that is in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage after 30 days of employment
• Vacation + PTO days
• Connect with thousands of National and Local Partners for Various Discounts
• Free COTA Bus Pass, Discounted Dry Cleaning
• Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking
• Family Events and Recognition Celebrations

Wellbeing:

"Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best - and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose"

• To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to "Headspace App" for all employees, free of charge, as well as hotel gym access
• Social & Community Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment

Development:

"Careers at Hyatt don't have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction.

• With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotions are abundant
• Regular Check-In Conversations with Managers to discuss personal career goals
• A wide range of on-property and online training opportunities though-out the year.
• E ducation assistance of up to $1,000 per year toward personal growth and development

Qualifications

Your MINDSET:

• A team player with a good portion of personality
• Enthusiasm and a hands-on mentality
• A true representative of the company to customers, employees, and the public
• A team player with a hands-on mentality and a love for hospitality
• A true support for our customers

Are WE what YOU are looking for?

If the answer is YES, then please click the link and apply!

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.