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US - IL - Chicago
Professional Staff/Corporate
Full-time
Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis
Summary
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Group Specialist to join our Central Services / Central Sales Management Team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Central Sales team and a portfolio of hotels, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits, which include:
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
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Central Sales Group Specialist will manage a sales funnel at multiple Select Service 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 its individual goals. This person will be responsible for proactive business development to find new business opportunities for the hotels in their portfolio. This person will utilize Envision and other sales tools to promptly respond to leads to increase conversion and revenue.
Bulleted list of key aspects of the role.
Perform Market Research and analysis to understand participating hotels’ current business landscape
Is comfortable using Envision to track all activity in prospecting and sales funnel management
Effectively communicate program success and results upwards and outwards
Promptly respond to all incoming group leads and referrals with professionalism
Qualifications
Experience Required:
2+ years of experience in the same field, industry, or other equivalent business/ function role
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data
Must have previous Hyatt Sales Experience
Experience Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and be capable of creating documents, working charts, and spreadsheets, and Hyatt Systems (Envision, Opera, Reserve, etc)
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
The ability to sell strategic decisions to gain an optimal business mix
Ability to manage upward with good debate and consensus skills with objectivity
Must have the ability to travel as needed
Home office position that requires the need for productive home office space.
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000. This position is also eligible for a sales incentive plan.
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.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
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