Now Hiring - Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Travel Director of Sales in Lenexa, KS

Full description of the position

RHW Hotels is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead a dynamic hotel and conference center team at the Hyatt Place Lenexa City Center. The hotel is at the center of the Lenexa City Center that boasts a 200-acre district that combines shopping, dining, entertainment, office, living and hotel space. Lenexa is one of the fastest growing communities in the greater Kansas City area.

As Director of Sales, you are responsible for selling hotel rooms along with meeting/event space, be the driving force for the Business Segment, marketing and advertising, while ensuring that revenue goals are met. The Director of Sales is also responsible for leading the sales team to help facilitate their success, as well as providing statistical reports relaying status of departmental performance.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Director of Sales capacity. Preferred candidates will have experience as Director of Sales at a Hyatt property and/or Convention Center hotel and possess a high level of financial and business acumen. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are required, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office products and hospitality software. You will be the foundation of and model for a fun, positive, and optimistic leadership team focused on maximizing the sales efforts and financial return.

We offer a competitive total compensation package including health benefits, 401k, Paid Vacation and more. Interested candidates please upload your resume outlining your background.

Who Are We?

RHW Hotels is a well-respected national hotel management company based out of Overland Park Kansas with properties throughout Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. We are made up of creative professionals who are committed to helping our business grow and providing excellent service to our guests through integrity, commitment, and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract guestrooms, meeting space and event space

• Market and sell the hotel and amenities

• Create marketing plans, quarterly and annually

• Hire / Train / Coach / Counsel / Terminate sales staff

• Represent hotel at designated functions

• Participate in local chamber of commerce and visitors bureau events

• Participate in local Lodging Association

• Organize client events

• Operate department within RHW Budgetary guidelines

• Ensure that sales staff has the supplies needed to sale the hotel

• Develop and design the advertising for the hotel

• Meet with clients and companies on a regular basis to ensure account saturation

• Maintain a good working relationship with competitor hotels

• Maintain all sales files in an orderly and usable manner

• Approve all negation strategies before being submitted to GM for finalization

Requirements:

3+ Years experience in a hotel or similar field as an Director of Sales or Convention center.

High School Diploma

Computer Proficiency

Experience Managing People

Available to work on call and accessible via cell phone/radio at all times unless otherwise excused

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree strongly preferred, particularly a degree in Hospitality Management

Skills and Experience

The following is required

Familiarity With:

• Property Management System Expertise (PMS)

• Contract Negotiating

• Budgeting

• Forecasting

• Revenue Management

Proficiency in:

• Computer/business technology (Microsoft Office)

• Business correspondence writing skills

• Must be fluent (reading/writing/speaking) in the prevalent language of the guests

Must have demonstrable experience in:

• Building and developing teams

• Formal associate development, including Associate training and development

• Negotiation and Contract Management

• Strategic thinking and subsequent execution of related plans

Behavioral Traits that are in alignment with our culture:

• Servant Leadership

• Exceptional active listening skills

• Pleasant demeanor

• The consistent demonstration of professional behavior and image

• Strong work ethic

• An unending quest for customer satisfaction

• Product knowledge

• An inclination toward healthy competitiveness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Lenexa, KS 66219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person