Hyatt Hotels Corporation Hiring for Director of Sales & Events at Utah, United States Full Time

Opening in late 2024, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is in the famed Deer Valley ski resort and approximately 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is part of a new development, planned to incorporate 17 ski lifts, ±1,600 residential units, 8 hotels with a total of ±1,350 rooms, ±250,000 square feet of conference and retail space, and one of the largest “ski beaches” in the world.

The Grand Hyatt is comprised of 387 rooms, inclusive of approximately 40 suites with approximately 25,900 square feet of net indoor meeting space, lobby level 3-meal restaurant and bar, signature bar, pool/apres ski bar and grill, coffee bistro, large outdoor event terrace, pool and whirlpool, kids club, and fitness area. In addition to the Hotel, there will be 55 condominium residences.

The Director of Sales and Events at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley has direct oversight of the Sales and Event operations of the hotel. Responsibilities include the Sales, Marketing and Events Budget/P&L, revenue forecasting, advertising, marketing, developing and writing business plans, and ownership meetings. Additionally, this role leads the development and implementation of both short-term and long-term strategies in all sales, catering and marketing channels to achieve hotel’s revenue goals and increase market share performance.

The Director of Sales and Events leads sales and event managers, trainees, interns, and administrative staff. They manage recruitment and hiring of sales and event services staff, training, managing and coaching managers in their selling and servicing process in order to meet company goals and maximize hotel revenues. Must be able to train and monitor the group and transient contractual agreement process, quoting rates, sending referrals, setting traces, and the management of retention, reactivation, and acquisition accounts. The Director of Sales and Events s directly to the General Manager with oversight from the Regional Vice President of Sales and Events.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the property’s Leadership Committee, the Director of Sales and Events is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. Successful leaders at Hyatt lead by example and model the organizations values and purpose. Hyatt provides an innovative environment where you can take pride in developing yourself and those around you. We achieve success for

and through others by building trust and engagement, resulting in impactful outcomes for all stakeholders. If you would like to participate in a caring award- winning environment this experience is for you.

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Sales experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Develop the annual business plan and oversee execution of tactics.
• Sales and Marketing P&L management
• Revenue forecasting and development of both short -term and long -term business strategies. Ensuring accurate annual revenue budgets and monthly forecasts are produced that support revenue goals of the hotel and outgrow the competition.
• Training and supervision of; sales managers, events managers, revenue manager and marketing Manager.
• Oversee the production and execution of a marketing plan for the hotel and ensure marketing efforts are evaluated for their effectiveness in driving revenue.
• Act as the senior customer facing representative for all current and prospective clients, including, but not limited to site inspections and customer entertainment.
• Demonstrated history of success
• Results driven, energetic, and focused
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel platforms
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable with sales and revenue systems/programs
• Flexible to work some nights and weekends when necessary.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.