Sales Manager - Group | Remote Opportunity Available

Summary:
About The Driskill

Since 1886, The Driskill has stood at the center of Austin's story. A landmark of Texas hospitality, the hotel is known for its distinctive character, exceptional service, and enduring sense of place. Following a thoughtful restoration and renovation, The Driskill continues its legacy as one of the city's most iconic destinations for meetings, celebrations, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Our guests select The Driskill because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing excellent service and meaningful experiences. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Group Sales Manager to join our team and continue the legacy of the newly renovated Driskill.

We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Group Sales Manager to join our team and help shape the next chapter of this historic property.

Position Overview

The Group Sales Manager is a key contributor to the hotel's revenue strategy, responsible for proactively generating group business while cultivating strong client relationships. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for hospitality sales. This position is also responsible for booking short-term groups in a fast-paced environment, while being able to manage a high volume of customers and leads at any given time. It's a combination of being people-oriented, numbers-driven, and customer-centric.

Key Responsibilities

Market development, proactive solicitation, strategic group placement to meet hotel needs and exceed clients' goals

Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing accounts to drive repeat and referral business

Conduct compelling site tours that showcase the hotel's newly transformed spaces and unique guest experience

Develop and present customized, strategic proposals that align with client goals and maximize hotel revenue

Manage accounts throughout the sales cycle, ensuring seamless communication and execution

Contract negotiations and review, facilitating communication before, during and post event with clients (bill review/management) and pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service

Collaborate closely with Event Sales, Event Planning, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional client experiences

Participate in and contribute to sales strategy conversations, event meetings, and team initiatives

Create and update digital assets and collateral with marketing and brand

Maintain accurate records, reporting, and pipeline management using Hyatt systems

Benefits | Love Where You Work!

Hyatt is proud to be named to Fortune's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For"for the tenth year in a row! With more than 127,000 colleagues across 65 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.

We care for people so they can be their best .

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Career Growth and Advancement - Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level

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Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD

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Referral Bonuses - for bringing new members to our team

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12 Free Room Nights per year at Hyatt Hotels worldwide - after 90 days of service

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Discounted Room Nights for you, your friends and your family - atHyatt Hotels around the world

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Parking discounts -discounted parking in downtown Austin

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Bus Passes - under $10/month, paid through payroll deduction

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Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick days and Holiday pay

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Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses

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Financial Perks - 401(k)w/company match &discounted employee stockpurchase plan

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Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources

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Discounts at various retailers - at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More!

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

Qualifications:

Proven experience in group and event sales within the hospitality industry
Strong selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training is preferred
Prior experience prospecting and networking to gain new business is preferred
Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in general computer knowledge
Skilled in simple design knowledge in Canva or Adobe
Ability to be on property on a daily basis
Prefer 1-2 years hotel sales experience or completed Management Trainee program