Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sales Team at the historic Driskill Hotel! Situated in the heart of Austin’s 6th street entertainment district and just a short walk from the State Capital, the Driskill has been one of the top locations to gather for business and social events in Austin.
The Sales Manager is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to groups, managing accounts, and conducting site inspections. This individual also solicits and generates business for the hotel.
Duties include but are not limited to: preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizing Hyatt systems and coordinating customer service requirements as appropriate.
The Sales Manager will participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings. The Sales Manager works with the event sales and events planning staff and their Administrative Assistant to ensure a smooth program for their clients.
BENEFITS
| LOVE WHERE YOU WORK! | Hyatt is proud to be named to Fortune’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the tenth year in a row! With more than 127,000 colleagues across 65 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.
We care for people so they can be their best .
- 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.
- Discounted Room Nights - at Hyatt Hotels around the world.
- 12 Free Hyatt Room Nights per year – after 90 days of service.
- 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!
Hyatt/The Driskill is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
- Self-motivated individual that would find success in growing our market share and keeping The Driskill as a coveted meeting hotel in Austin.
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
- Refined verbal and written communication skills.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred.
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
- Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training.