The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Senior Business Travel and Luxury Leisure Sales Manager
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Senior Business Travel and Luxury Leisure Sales Manager
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Senior Business Travel and Luxury Leisure Sales Manager
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The Unbound Collection by Hyatt .
Summary The Driskill Hotel opened its doors in 1886 as one of the most luxurious Texas hotels of its day. Since its opening, the hotel has been an integral part of the fabric of the city of Austin. With uniquely historic rooms and approximately 16,500 square feet of meeting spaces, The Driskill has been a gathering place for a wide variety of events for 139 years. Today, it is part of The Unbound collection by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement yearly strategic sales plans per market to achieve individual and team goals.
Increase market share and achieve revenue goals.
Execute “Total Managing Accounts” for current and future clients (groups & FITs).
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, travel agencies, tour operators, entertainment, online travel agencies (OTAs), and wholesale partners.
Conduct regular client visits, property site inspections, and sales presentations to showcase the hotel and its services.
Develop retention and acquisition plans into domestic and international markets.
Represent the hotel at industry tradeshows, roadshows, and networking events to expand presence.
Negotiate rates, contracts and packages within accounts to secure business.
Monitor market conditions and competitor activities to adjust sales strategies proactively.
Collaborate closely with Revenue Management and Marketing teams to create targeted promotions, packages and seasonal offers that drive revenue growth.
Maintain up-to-date records of sales activities, client interactions, and account management in Hyatt Sales System.
Present quarterly production reports with budget, pipeline and market trends.
Engage on‑site team members and lead educational sessions to ensure seamless luxury guest experience (front office, reservation, housekeeping, etc.).
Collaborate with sales and event team to identify additional business opportunities.
Work closely with the Hyatt Sales Force team in all accounts related to this market.
Keep and maintain in‑line expenses approved for account/market assigned.
Attend Sales & Marketing meetings and training requested for this role.
Execute and maintain “brand” values to establish differentiation with competitors.
Qualifications
Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in this role (150+ rooms property).
Knowledge of key market accounts and agencies within the business travel and luxury travel segments.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
Advanced computer knowledge, Agency 360, Cvent/Lanyon, Envision and Luxury program platforms/software.
Willingness and ability to travel for client meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
Hospitality and welcoming personality, strong service and operational understanding, ability to listen, being empathic, managing pressure, enjoying helping and having positive attitude.
Time management skills.
Community involvement and/or professional association highly regarded.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Senior Business Travel and Luxury Leisure Sales Manager
role at
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt .
Summary The Driskill Hotel opened its doors in 1886 as one of the most luxurious Texas hotels of its day. Since its opening, the hotel has been an integral part of the fabric of the city of Austin. With uniquely historic rooms and approximately 16,500 square feet of meeting spaces, The Driskill has been a gathering place for a wide variety of events for 139 years. Today, it is part of The Unbound collection by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement yearly strategic sales plans per market to achieve individual and team goals.
Increase market share and achieve revenue goals.
Execute “Total Managing Accounts” for current and future clients (groups & FITs).
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, travel agencies, tour operators, entertainment, online travel agencies (OTAs), and wholesale partners.
Conduct regular client visits, property site inspections, and sales presentations to showcase the hotel and its services.
Develop retention and acquisition plans into domestic and international markets.
Represent the hotel at industry tradeshows, roadshows, and networking events to expand presence.
Negotiate rates, contracts and packages within accounts to secure business.
Monitor market conditions and competitor activities to adjust sales strategies proactively.
Collaborate closely with Revenue Management and Marketing teams to create targeted promotions, packages and seasonal offers that drive revenue growth.
Maintain up-to-date records of sales activities, client interactions, and account management in Hyatt Sales System.
Present quarterly production reports with budget, pipeline and market trends.
Engage on‑site team members and lead educational sessions to ensure seamless luxury guest experience (front office, reservation, housekeeping, etc.).
Collaborate with sales and event team to identify additional business opportunities.
Work closely with the Hyatt Sales Force team in all accounts related to this market.
Keep and maintain in‑line expenses approved for account/market assigned.
Attend Sales & Marketing meetings and training requested for this role.
Execute and maintain “brand” values to establish differentiation with competitors.
Qualifications
Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in this role (150+ rooms property).
Knowledge of key market accounts and agencies within the business travel and luxury travel segments.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
Advanced computer knowledge, Agency 360, Cvent/Lanyon, Envision and Luxury program platforms/software.
Willingness and ability to travel for client meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
Hospitality and welcoming personality, strong service and operational understanding, ability to listen, being empathic, managing pressure, enjoying helping and having positive attitude.
Time management skills.
Community involvement and/or professional association highly regarded.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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