What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Sales Manager position at Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR a Major Market Group Sales Manager
Job Summary And Responsibilities
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
The Sales Manager is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, and market segment generation of new business. Responsibilities also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, utilizing strategic quarterly sales road maps, utilization of Hyatt systems and executing group contracts as appropriate. The Sales Manager will also participate and may lead initiatives and committees that effect the overall success of the hotel. The Sales Manager also works as a team member with strong communication amongst the sales, event and support colleagues.
What are the additional benefits of working at the Hyatt Regency Portland?
Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency Portland has everything a traveler could need under one hotel roof with over 600 guest rooms, 16 suites and over 39,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy delicious breakfast at Bridgetown, fresh brewed coffee from Portland Coffee Roasters and homemade pastries at The Market or meet for drinks at Spoke & Fork Bar. Reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym or enjoy a run along the Willamette River. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel sits directly next to the Oregon Convention Center which houses 328,909 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a key member of our leadership team at Hyatt Regency Portland and Hyatt Hotels; a company that continuously earns a spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Fortune’s Great Place to Work®, Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity.
Qualifications
Job Summary And Responsibilities
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
The Sales Manager is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, and market segment generation of new business. Responsibilities also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, utilizing strategic quarterly sales road maps, utilization of Hyatt systems and executing group contracts as appropriate. The Sales Manager will also participate and may lead initiatives and committees that effect the overall success of the hotel. The Sales Manager also works as a team member with strong communication amongst the sales, event and support colleagues.
What are the additional benefits of working at the Hyatt Regency Portland?
Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
- Health Benefits for you and your dependents
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
- 401K Plan with Matching Contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Wellbeing Programs
- Tri-Met discount
- Complementary Meals
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Family Bonding Benefits as well as Oregon Paid Leave
- Complimentary hotel nights, friends & family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency Portland has everything a traveler could need under one hotel roof with over 600 guest rooms, 16 suites and over 39,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy delicious breakfast at Bridgetown, fresh brewed coffee from Portland Coffee Roasters and homemade pastries at The Market or meet for drinks at Spoke & Fork Bar. Reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym or enjoy a run along the Willamette River. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel sits directly next to the Oregon Convention Center which houses 328,909 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a key member of our leadership team at Hyatt Regency Portland and Hyatt Hotels; a company that continuously earns a spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Fortune’s Great Place to Work®, Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity.
Qualifications
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- A minimum of 2 years of Hotel experience as a Sales Manager
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
- Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training
- Ability to travel for sales mission and tradeshows (estimated 5% or 12 days per year)
