Group Sales Manager

SummaryThe Group Sales Manager is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel.
Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hotel services to customer groups, managing accounts, and conducting site inspections, solicits and generates new business as well as retaining current business.
Duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizes Hyatt systems and coordinates customer service requirements as appropriate.
Some travel may be required to attend trade shows or make sales calls as needed, pertinent to their market.
They will also attend local industry and business events to cultivate relationships and capitalize on networking opportunities.
The Sales Manager will also participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings.
**Qualifications**:- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.- Refined verbal and written communication skills.- A minimum of 2-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred.- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.- Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training.