Sales Manager - Austin, United States - Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Mark Lane

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Description

_Seeking sales minded professional looking to grow their career. Come check us out in downtown Austin. Great city and lots of growth opportunities with White Lodging.


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Perks:

Full benefit package including healthcare, vacation, 401k, parking onsite and more


Join the Hyatt Place Austin Sales Team

Summary:

The hotel's sales team is primarily responsible for securing group and volume business into the property. As a vital function of the hotel, White Lodging Sales Managers ensure that the hotel meets its financial goals.

To build a successful career in this field, you should embrace the sales call process, be driven, confident, and focused on building great relationships.

The Sales Manager position within White Lodging properties are designed specifically for those passionate individuals who aspire to grow and develop a career in hospitality sales.


Responsibilities:


  • Solicit, confirm and coordinate Special Corporate and Group sales. Handle customer inquiries and leads requests for groups (e.g., Selected Service/Extended Stay, 1099 peak room nights based upon property). Respond in a timely manner to incoming group/catering opportunities that are within predefined Group Sales parameters. Work with customers to align customer preferences with brand needs and actively upsells each business opportunity to maximize revenues and drive customer loyalty.
Important Daily/weekly tasks include but are not limited to:


  • Proactive Sales
  • Seek out new business that would otherwise not utilize the hotel if not for your direct efforts.
  • Action Plans/Problem solving
  • Working with management & sales team to identify issues of revenue generation then execute strategy over a specific period of time.
  • Relationship building
  • Developing an association or connection with potential clients in order to secure long term business.
  • Accountability
  • Communicating actions & recording activities in order to measure efforts, implement successful strategies, and reward accomplishments.

Education/ Experience:


  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1 year experience in the hospitality industry preferred.

Benefits:


  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

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