Now Hiring - Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Sales Manager in Kansas City, MO

Full description of the position

Setting the standard for grand hospitality, Hotel Kansas City has delivered an experience like no other since its opening in late 2020. Named one of the “Best New Hotels in the World” by Travel + Leisure, and Kansas City’s newest #1 Hotel on TripAdvisor, guests can indulge in Victorian-inspired guest rooms merged with modern twists, preserved touches like hand-hewn walnut and stained glass windows, and multiple show-stopping food and beverage outlets. Centrally located in the historic Kansas City Club Building, the hotel is only steps away from the city’s best nightlife, restaurants, and shopping.

The Group Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting new group accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed revenue goals. The ideal candidate is currently a top producer in various group market segments. The key responsibility of this position is to ensure proper solicitation and to reach or exceed budgeted hotel room revenue.

Essential responsibilities include the following:

- Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, and have FUN in a team environment.
- Solicit Group business directly and jointly with others through the preparation, execution, and completion of action plans
- Provide a high level of exposure of the hotel in specific markets assigned by Director of Sales & Marketing.
- Achieve a strong pace and funnel to meet and exceed individual assigned revenue goals.
- Conduct sales calls locally or domestically using all resources provided by company. - Develop/Create exciting and memorable site inspections to accompany inventive and creative proposals.
- Conduct outside sales calls to deliver new business and maintain existing business relationships.
- Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
- Assist in developing strategies to increase share from competitors.
- Assist in preparation of complete and accurate end-of-month reports.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual Marketing Plan.
- Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities and events.

We offer excellent benefits!

Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K at 30 days of employment!
Life and Disability Insurance
401K with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
Tuition Reimbursement program
Discounted parking and discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

Qualifications
At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office
Maintain consistent verbal and written communication with clients & team
Active listener
Work effectively with other departments
Ability to work some weekends
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location