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Central Sales Specialist (Remote Opportunity)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, IL, United States


The Role

The Central Sales Specialist is someone who has demonstrated through performance a thorough understanding and competence in Group & Business Travel sales, Hyatt systems and the hotel industry. The Central Sales Specialist will be responsible for managing a sales funnel at multiple Midscale properties daily. They will receive leads from many different sources, interact with clients, create proposals, and respond in a way that is beneficial for each hotel and their individual goals. This person will be responsible for Cvent Lanyon RFP Management and Rate Loading. This person will utilize Envision and other sales tools to promptly respond to leads to increase conversion and revenue. They will have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing. Must possess exceptional negotiating skills. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train and monitor the process of sending referrals, setting traces and profiling accounts. Communication and organizational skills are of utmost importance for this position. Qualifications

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment Refined verbal and written communication skills Strong organization and presentation skills Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks Must be outgoing and a proven self-starter A minimum of 2-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, Envision, Opera, and Cvent Group & Transient Experience Preferred

Previous Hyatt Group and/or Business Travel Selling experience Benefits

Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally 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 Locations

Wild Dunes Resort | Isle of Palms , SC , US Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport | Renton , WA , US Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House | Washington , DC , US The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards, an annual bonus, monthly or quarterly incentives, etc. 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.

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