Director of Sales and Marketing

Description:

Be part of our team as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas. Located in Greater Palm Springs, Grand Hyatt features 531 newly transformed luxury guestrooms, suites, casita-style villas, and two brand new Celebrity Chef food & beverage venues. Set within the perfect backdrop of scenic Indian Wells, this property is a destination favorite as it is positioned to take hospitality to a new level in the destination.

The Director of Sales and Marketing has direct oversight of the Sales and Marketing operation of the hotel. The DOSM has responsibility of the Sales and Marketing Budget/P&L, revenue forecasting, advertising, marketing, developing and writing business plans, and ownership meetings. The DOSM is responsible for the supervision of sales and marketing managers, trainees, interns, and administrative staff. Additional responsibilities include the recruitment and hiring of sales staff, training, managing and coaching sales managers in their selling process in order to meet company goals and maximize hotel revenues. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train and monitor both the group and transient contractual agreement process, quoting rates, sending referrals, setting traces, and the management of retention, reactivation, and acquisition accounts. The DOSM reports directly to the General Manager and Regional Vice President of Sales responsible for the hotel. Communication and organizational skills are of the utmost importance.

The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $215,000. This is the pay range for this position that Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Benefits:

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of Full-Time employment

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Life Insurance, 401K with Matching, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Complimentary Employee Meal, Complimentary Parking, Referral Bonuses

Free room nights, Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts (subject to waiting periods)

Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future

Teaching hotel where you can learn from some of the best in the business

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications:

Sales & Marketing Director experience

6 years or more of progressive hotel upper management Sales experience

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

Demonstrated history of success

Results driven, energetic, and focused

Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Primary Location: US-CA-Indian Wells

Organization: Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Sales

Req ID: IND004676

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.