Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Please note that this is a fully remote position, however, we will be considering candidates who reside in the Midwest market.
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Global Sales Director to join our Hyatt Sales Force – Luxury, Lifestyle, and Leisure team where you'll join a team of 21 colleagues who are passionate about what they do. In this role, the Global Sales Director will manage global luxury and lifestyle travel agency accounts and develop new business opportunities to drive market-share growth and premium business to Hyatt's portfolio of hotels. The Director will work in tandem with the LLL team and internal and external stakeholders to create and implement strategic account plans that deliver on the organization's sales strategy, short and long-term strategic objectives, and tactics/initiatives for our Global Luxury, Lifestyle, and Leisure accounts. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Hyatt Sales Force and individual hotel teams, where you will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The primary responsibility of the Global Sales Director includes developing and executing strategic account plans to drive new revenue opportunities and brand awareness across a portfolio of qualified accounts within the luxury and lifestyle segment. Primarily these accounts will be with travel agencies and niche lifestyle concierge organizations. The Director will also be responsible for uncovering new business opportunities in the luxury and lifestyle segment that support Hyatt's portfolio of brands and hotels worldwide. The Director position includes total account management, handling both group and transient travel. This position will be responsible for developing and nurturing long-term strategic global accounts/relationships with a focus on shifting market share as well as driving premium business and new customers to our portfolio of brands. New business development and brand awareness globally are also key to supporting our hotels through proactive sales missions, tradeshows/events, and hotel familiarization trips. This is a remote position and the individual reports directly to the Senior Global Sales Director.
Qualifications
Experience Required:
Experience Preferred:
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
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