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The Opportunity

Hyatt is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Global Sales Director on our Hyatt Sales Force Americas team who will focus on the growth and business development within our Luxury account portfolio and support our Luxury Portfolio with a focus on Park Hyatt and Alila brand. This is a unique opportunity for a global seller passionate about strategic management of accounts, planning of customer events and branded activations, hotel training and education, strategic approach to marketing plans, creative presentations, and working with a collaborative global team of sellers to achieve our organization's objectives through our Purpose of Care. This is a remote position based in North America. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

•Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

•Flexible work schedules

•Work-life benefits including well-being 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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Associate Global Sales Director includes developing strategic account plans to drive new revenue opportunities across a portfolio of qualified Luxury Accounts within the luxury and lifestyle segment. The associate director will be responsible for uncovering new business opportunities in the luxury and lifestyle segment that support Hyatt’s portfolio of brands and hotels worldwide, emphasizing our Luxury portfolio and New Openings in North America. Primarily, these accounts will be with travel agencies and niche luxury lifestyle concierge organizations, private club memberships, whilst cultivating revenue opportunities in private aviation and yacht arena. The Associate Director position includes total account management, handling both group and transient travel. This position will be responsible for developing and nurturing long term strategic global accounts/relationships with a focus on shifting market share as well as driving premium business and new customers to our portfolio of brands. New business development and brand awareness globally is also key to supporting our hotels through proactive sales missions, tradeshows/events, and hotel familiarization trips.

•Create and maintain strategic account/action plans for each account that will include: quota targets, customer engagement, key tactics to grow account revenue globally, annual & quarterly account reviews, promotions, and B2B marketing opportunities.

•Support key Luxury focus hotels in North America based on agreed priorities and anticipated business levels aligned to RGI metrics.

•Work closely with Hyatt Sales Force (HSF) colleagues to retain and expand HSF’s Key accounts.

•Pre-qualify and target Luxury Accounts in the assigned segment, utilizing analytics tools and prospecting strategies to develop appropriate and effective sales solicitation strategies to increase market share.

•Entertain potential and current customers based on business priorities, including the ability to travel and work off-peak hours.

•Ensure a high level of exposure through direct sales solicitation, telephone contact, and written communications.

•Ensure that Sales Contracts follow established Policies and Procedures and are based on sound commercial judgment.

•Maintain an awareness of market developments/customer trends and the ability to present to internal stakeholders.

•Assist hotel representatives with customer engagement, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, targeted customer events, Sales Calls, and webinars.

•Ability to manage an event budget, communication and curate branded experiences for small groups and large events that are customer-facing.

•Attend industry events representing Hyatt through the organization’s principles and purpose and acting as a brand ambassador for our Luxury portfolio.

•Assist new Hotels to identify and acquire potential Accounts, with an emphasis on the Luxury segment.

•Help to organize and coordinate familiarization trips.

•Conduct Product Presentations to increase awareness with Key Accounts.

•Prepare Monthly Activities Report and Production Reports when needed.

•Very strong follow-up, organizational skills, and leadership skills.

•Must be a self-starter and capable of working independently in a fast-paced and relatively autonomous environment.

•Must have good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with presenting both virtually and in person to every level within the organization, and externally to clients.

•Takes initiative and is a team player, personable, discreet, and reliable.

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

•6-8 years of hotel sales experience

•Experience with Luxury Sales on property and/or above property

•Solid written, verbal, and presentation skills

•Excellent organizational skills

•Strong client relationships

•Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

•Strong knowledge and command of Envision, Lanyon, Cvent Transient, and Master Service Agreements where applicable

•Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do positive attitude

•Must be able to work remotely and independently from a home office

Experience Preferred:

•Bachelor’s degree preferred

•Comprehensive knowledge of Hotels and Sales Practices

•Advanced Excel Knowledge

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

The salary range for this position is $95,500 to $110,000. This position is also eligible to qualify for the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP). The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago

Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Sales

Req ID: CHI014593

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.