Description

Summary

Group Sales Manager

The Driskill is a legend in Texas hospitality, known throughout Austin for its elite level of service and luxurious accommodations. Our guests select The Driskill because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing excellent service and meaningful experiences. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Group Sales Manager to join our team and continue the legacy of the newly renovated Driskill.

Position Overview

The Sales Manager is a key contributor to the hotel's revenue strategy, responsible for proactively generating group business while cultivating strong client relationships. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for hospitality sales. This position is also responsible for booking short-term groups in a fast-paced environment, while being able to manage a high volume of customers and leads at any given time.

Key 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
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and pipeline management using Hyatt systems

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
• 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 - Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More!

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Ability to be on property on a daily basis
• Prefer 1-2 years hotel sales experience or completed Management Trainee program