Description

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail’s premier open-air chairlift directly next to our spacious ski valet and rental shop, Grand Hyatt Vail offers the most convenient access to Vail Mountain, adventure, and respite. From skiing and snowboarding, seasonally inspired resort activities, and luxurious amenities, Grand Hyatt Vail has something for everyone. Enjoy an array of Colorado inspired dining options, comfortable guest rooms and warm hospitality at Vail’s premier ski-in/ski-out resort. Grand Hyatt Vail is seeking colleagues with unmatched service. We care for people so they can be their best.

The Assistant Leisure Sales Manager is property based at the Grand Hyatt Vail and supports the strategic efforts in driving new Consortia, Wholesale, and Travel business. This person is a junior manager in a development role for future leisure sales efforts with Hyatt. The position requires a level of understanding of hospitality, hotel sales, and agency sales processes. The candidate will have a record of proven success in customer service, creativity, time management, and follow through in their current role.

This position sells, audits, and prospects all contracted corporate, consortia and wholesale accounts for the Grand Hyatt Vail. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. If you've "got it all", we encourage you to apply now. Budget salary range for this position is $61,800-$74,100. Actual pay will commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct market research for new business opportunities in Agency 360 and other online tools.

Manage current accounts by organizing weekly sales calls and monthly or quarterly client events

Ensure proper solicitation of new accounts and secure business through Familiarization tours, site visits, and sales calls.

Preparing and presenting effective proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations, with support and guidance from Area Leisure Sales Manager.

Maintaining well organized documentation and reporting in Hyatt’s Sales and account management tool, Envision software.

Utilization of Hyatt’s reservation technology systems (Prio and Reserve) and coordination of customer service requirements with hotel operations staff as processes dictate, as well as creatively assess ability to improve upon these processes.

Travel as required attend tradeshows and connect with customers via sales calls.

Attend sales stand up and strategy meetings as scheduled.

Additional duties as determined by the Directors of Sales and Marketing.

Why Work at Hyatt?

Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked

Free parking on-site

1 hour of sick pay earned for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours/year

Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – (Full-Time colleagues after 30 days)

Flexible Spending Account (Full-Time colleagues)

Retirement Savings Plan

Basic Life Insurance

PTO earned based on hours worked, up to 17 days in your first year (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

Annual of Season Ski Pass Bonus

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

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Requirements

A minimum of 1-2 years of hospitality or travel experience preferred
Experience in luxury or upper upscale hospitality properties preferred
Knowledge of local market preferred
Proven ability to follow through and meet deadlines
Strong relationship building skills
Possesses self-motivation and time management
Proficiency in general computer knowledge, Hotelligence, Lanyon and Sabre RFP systems a plus
Community involvement and/or professional association is highly regarded
Refined verbal and written English communication skills a must

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Grand Hyatt Vail

Vail's premier ski-in/ski-out luxury resort featuring year-round activities and inspirational meeting space.

Grand Hyatt Vail, Vail’s premier mountain resort offers the epitome of elevation with 285 newly renovated guestrooms and suites featuring sophisticated décor, luxuriously appointed bathrooms and delightful turn down traditions – the perfect home base for year-round adventure and escape tucked along the pristine evergreens of Vail Mountain and the picturesque Gore Creek. With Vail and Lionshead Villages only a five-minute drive by private car or the complimentary hotel shuttle, Grand Hyatt Vail’s location offers both town activities and events along with nature’s sanctuary as part of your memories.

Grand Hyatt Vail will enchant you with 40,000 square feet of function space and Colorado inspired culinary creations from the new restaurant, Gessner, an upscale market and Fireside Lounge with breathtaking views and an inventive après scene, blissful spa treatments, a premiere skiing experience including an on-property ski lift (seasonal), ski concierge, rentals and ticket office, and four seasons of adventures for all ages inspired by our beloved mountainside setting and culture.