Veterans Preferred - Area Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events

Company: Hyatt
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -The role

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. As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Area Director of Sales & Marketing is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership.

The Area Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events has direct oversight of the Sales, Marketing, and Events operation of the hotel. The ADOSME has the responsibility of the Sales, Marketing, and Events Budget/P&L, revenue forecasting, advertising, marketing, developing and writing business plans, and ownership meetings. The ADOSME 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. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train and 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 ADOSME 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.

The hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 6,300 square foot wellness center, 3 distinctive restaurant bar concepts by Grey Spaces and Land & Sea Department which are also open to the public, an expansive pool deck and private cabanas and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193 king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest's will be encouraged to explore Austin's unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

The benefits & perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more!

About the hiring process

We are stoked that you have chosen to express interest in joining our family. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within the next two weeks. Thank you for your patience while we do so.
Qualifications:

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Sales, Marketing, or Events experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 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, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

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