Now Hiring - Hyatt Hotels Corporation - GROUP SALES MANAGER - MAJOR-MARKET in Washington, DC

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Summary Join us for this incredible opportunity at the newly renovated 902-room Grand Hyatt Washington hotel, located in downtown Washington, D.C. Not only will you be part of a great team, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running! The Group Sales Manager is an individual who is enthusiastic and competitive, and has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space, and other Hyatt services to customer groups, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting, and generating business. Duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, and coordinating customer service requirements as appropriate. The Group Sales Manager will also participate in and may lead sales, event, and other staff meetings. This person will work with major-market sized groups, which will involve high lead volume and require strong selling skills. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits available with this position include: * Medical / Dental / Vision insurance * 401k * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) * Basic Life insurance * Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays * Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance Additional perks include: * Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately * Tuition reimbursement * Free meal during the workday * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Discounts at various retailers * Growth potential locally and throughout the country All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualifications * A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment * Refined verbal and written communication skills * Must be proficient in general computer knowledge * A minimum of 2 years of hotel sales experience preferred