Sales Manager – Group

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Group Sales Manager responsible for generating group business and client relationships at The Driskill. Collaborates with teams to deliver exceptional experiences in hospitality sales while maximizing hotel revenue.

Responsibilities:

  • Market development, proactive solicitation, strategic group placement to meet hotel needs and exceed clients’ goals
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing accounts to drive repeat and referral business
  • Conduct compelling site tours that showcase the hotel’s newly transformed spaces and unique guest experience
  • Develop and present customized, strategic proposals that align with client goals and maximize hotel revenue
  • Manage accounts throughout the sales cycle, ensuring seamless communication and execution
  • Contract negotiations and review, facilitating communication before, during and post event with clients (bill review/management) and pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service
  • Collaborate closely with Event Sales, Event Planning, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional client experiences
  • Participate in and contribute to sales strategy conversations, event meetings, and team initiatives
  • Create and update digital assets and collateral with marketing and brand
  • Maintain accurate records, reporting, and pipeline management using Hyatt systems

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in group and event sales within the hospitality industry
  • Strong selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training is preferred
  • Prior experience prospecting and networking to gain new business is preferred
  • Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
  • Refined verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in general computer knowledge
  • Skilled in simple design knowledge in Canva or Adobe
  • Ability to be on property on a daily basis
  • Prefer 1-2 years hotel sales experience or completed Management Trainee program

Benefits:

  • Career Growth and Advancement – Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level
  • Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD
  • Referral Bonuses - for bringing new members to our team
  • 12 Free Room Nights per year at Hyatt Hotels worldwide – after 90 days of service
  • Discounted Room Nights for you, your friends and your family – at Hyatt Hotels around the world
  • Parking discounts – discounted parking in downtown Austin
  • Bus Passes – under $10/month, paid through payroll deduction
  • Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick days and Holiday pay
  • Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses
  • Financial Perks - 401(k) w/ company match & discounted employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources
  • Discounts at various retailers – at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More!