Job Description:
• Develop and implement sales strategies that drive revenue growth for the company's DC/MD/VA market accounts in the hospitality industry
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure the successful execution of sales strategies
• Serve as a key liaison between the corporate office and local hotel leaders.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitor activity, and market intelligence to inform sales strategies and tactics
• Assist in the negotiating contracts, providing support to both the hotel colleagues and customers
• Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by working closely with hotel teams to deliver exceptional service to assigned accounts
• Monitor and manage the sales pipeline, forecast sales results, and report on sales performance to senior management
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows
Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience in hotel sales
• Proven track record in sales, consistently exceeding targets and increasing revenue within the hospitality industry
• Strong knowledge of contract processes
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• 4-year college degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Solid written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Proficient in Lanyon, CVENT & Envision (or similar CRM tool)
• Experience with Cognos, Tableau, Reserve, and Oracle
• Experience in hotel sales focused on the DC/MD/VA market is a bonus
Benefits:
• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
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