Now Hiring - Gild Hall - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SALES in New York, NY

Salary Range $90K-$100K + performance based yearly incentive plan

FastTrack career growth to Director of Sales and Marketing

If you like to have fun while being a high performer, this is the job for you!

GILD HALL, a THOMPSON HOTEL

Welcome to a Lower Manhattan original. Steps from Wall Street, One World Trade Center and the Seaport, Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel is an elegant retreat in the bustling Financial District. From the stately lobby to the chic guest rooms and suites, each interior showcases the design aesthetic of midcentury modern expert Jim Walrod and the photography of the iconic Slim Aarons. Take a stroll through The Battery, spend the day at Pier 17, or catch the ferry to Brooklyn, then return to the understated luxury of our 130-room hotel.

Summary
The Assistant Director of Sales is an experienced senior level hotel sales role that reports directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to transition into a Director of Sales and Marketing role, in a luxury lifestyle hotel.

Responsibilities include co-managing and co-leading the sales staff as well as managing select key accounts.

The ADOS responsibilities include but are not limited to mentoring and training sales staff, recruitment and hiring of sales staff, leading sales meetings, involvement with the annual business plan process, forecasting, owners meetings, report analysis, P&L management, business travel and tradeshows, customer entertainment, community involvement and networking. This position may be required to serve as Director in the absence of the Director of Sales of Marketing.

Ideal start date for this role would be between March 1 – March 15, 2023.

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.

Duties include:

• Work closely with the DOSM to assist with assigned projects and support hotel strategic and tactical sales plans and pricing efforts.
• Responsible for generating and achieving group, business transient, and room rental revenue goals through the development and solicitation of business from all assigned markets to ensure a successful and profitable operation for the hotel as well as assisting the team in achieving yearly goals.
• Achieve optimal occupancy and ADR to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives through active solicitation of new sales accounts whilst developing, entertaining, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts.
• Stay on top of property financial performance relative to budget and forecast by compiling and/or directing the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to monthly/quarterly forecast, group booking pace report, and star reports.
• Develop and create exciting and unique site visits and presentations to prospective clients to accompany creative proposals.
• Provide strategic direction of rate, date and space commitments for group room sales.
• Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry, current market trends, and economic factors to detect development of new marketing strategies.
• Organize and/or attend scheduled sales department and related meetings.
• Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
• Capitalize on utilizing brand promotions, marketing, sales programs and resources.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Markets of focus will be: Luxury Leisure and Consortia, Sports and Entertainment, Business Development, Corporate Transient
• Manage and inspire a high performing team and increase accountability

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

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