Role OverviewThe Group Sales Manager is a proven sales professional with a strong understanding of the hotel sales process and a record of success in direct sales. This individual will play a key role in driving business by actively prospecting, developing, and closing group opportunities, positioning Thompson Austin and tommie Austin as premier destinations for meetings and events.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: actively prospect and develop group business, represent the hotels at industry events, host client entertainment and site inspections, manage the proposal and contracting process, create and execute quarterly sales action plans, and deliver personalized service to clients.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who is motivated to push boundaries, deliver elevated service, and make a measurable impact across multiple properties.
Requirements
- Proficient in sales techniques including prospecting, negotiating, business writing, and impactful presentations
- Strong solution-oriented mindset with the ability to proactively identify, prevent, and resolve challenges
- Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and the local competitive landscape
- Self-driven, resourceful, and creative—able to think through a brand lens to deliver innovative solutions and financial results
- A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
- Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans
- 401(k) plan
- College Saving Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid Family Bonding Time
- Adoption Assistance
- Discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe
- Free colleague meals during shifts
- Wellbeing & educational assistance
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