Group Sales Manager - Remote

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is seeking a highly competent and driven individual for a remote Group Sales Manager position. Andaz Maui at Wailea is the first resort for the Andaz brand. Situated on Maui's premier southwestern coastline, the 15-acre beachfront resort is located along Mokapu Beach in Wailea, one of the most sought after leisure and resort destinations in the world. The luxury resort community of Wailea includes a 1.2 mile-long oceanfront beach path connecting five crescent-shaped, golden-sand beaches, a premier shopping center and distinguished restaurants.

The Group Sales Manager is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel/resort. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other resort services to customer groups, managing accounts, organizing and conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating business for Andaz Maui. The Group Sales Manager executes strategy as directed and provides input based on market conditions and trends that play in the feeder markets.

Duties include preparing and presenting effective proposals, generating and handling leads, ensuring market penetration for the property, organizing and conducting Fam Trips, executing a minimum amount of sales calls on a weekly basis, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizing Hyatt systems and coordinating customer service requirements as appropriate.

The Group Sales Manager will also participate in and may lead event, sales and other staff meetings. The Group Sales Manager works as a team member with the sales and events staff and is constantly in close contact with assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of hotel group sales experience, preferably in the luxury market. Responsibilities include managing a market effectively by conducting solicitation calls, presentations and site inspections. Candidate will also need to be highly organized and self-motivated.

What you can expect from Hyatt

Hyatt has redefined the hotel experience that reflects the Hindi meaning of "Andaz, personal style". Local expression, innovative spirit, service creativity, and sophisticated whimsy all create the Andaz concept to empower self-expression and stimulate guests' curiosity through imaginative travel.

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

The salary range for this position is $70,600 to $85,000. Decisions regarding individual salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.

This role will be eligible for the following benefits, after meeting initial eligibility period:

• Health, Dental, Vision

• Basic Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off and 8 Observed Holidays

• Discounted rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on the first day of employment

• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of employment

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleague who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment

• Refined verbal and written communication skills

• Must be based in the continental US; prefer location based within close proximity to a major airport

• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

• Periodic travel to the resort and to industry events is required

• Must have trade show experience and experience organizing and executing sales trips

• Must have experience in working with Incentive Houses and general knowledge of the group travel market within the assigned feeder markets (US)

• Prefer a minimum 2 years of hotel group sales experience

• Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management Training Program or equivalent training

• Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training