Sales | Group Sales Manager - Large Market

About the role

The Group Sales Manager - Large Market will focus on soliciting, developing, and managing key group accounts producing 125+ rooms on peak night, with a primary emphasis on citywide, association, corporate, and national account opportunities. The position will be responsible for driving significant group revenue while strengthening Hyatt Regency Bellevue's presence within the Seattle and Eastside meetings market.

Responsibilities

• Soliciting, developing, and managing key group accounts producing 125+ peak room nights.
• Strong background in citywide, association, and national account sales.
• Established working relationships with Visit Seattle, Visit Bellevue, and other destination marketing organizations.
• Deep understanding of the local Seattle and Eastside market, including key corporate, association, and convention drivers.
• Active involvement and relationships within professional industry organizations such as HSMAI, MPI, PCMA, SGMP, and GBTA.
• Experience working with third-party planners, sourcing companies, and meeting management firms.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and strategic account management skills.
• Developing and executing account plans that drive market share and long-term revenue growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing large group accounts with 125+ peak room nights.
• Established working relationships with Visit Seattle, Visit Bellevue, and other destination marketing organizations.
• Deep understanding of the local Seattle and Eastside market, including key corporate, association, and convention drivers.
• Active involvement and relationships within professional industry organizations such as HSMAI, MPI, PCMA, SGMP, and GBTA.
• Experience working with third-party planners, sourcing companies, and meeting management firms.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and strategic account management skills.
• Developing and executing account plans that drive market share and long-term revenue growth.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred.
• PREFERRED: Selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training.

Skills

• Proven experience managing large group accounts with 125+ peak room nights.
• Strong background in citywide, association, and national account sales.
• Established working relationships with Visit Seattle, Visit Bellevue, and other destination marketing organizations.
• Deep understanding of the local Seattle and Eastside market, including key corporate, association, and convention drivers.
• Active involvement and relationships within professional industry organizations such as HSMAI, MPI, PCMA, SGMP, and GBTA.
• Experience working with third-party planners, sourcing companies, and meeting management firms.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and strategic account management skills.
• Developing and executing account plans that drive market share and long-term revenue growth.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service*
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Hyatt Colleague discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• ORCA Pass subsidy*

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,900 - $91,000.

Schedule

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