Central Sales Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Accountable for generating additional revenue across Hyatt Studios and Hyatt Select hotels by strategically overseeing Group and Transient sales opportunities throughout the complete sales lifecycle.

• Acts as an extension of the sales team for each hotel.

• Requires a comprehensive understanding of the mid-scale segment, including its clientele, market trends, and revenue potential.

• Manages a dynamic pipeline of opportunities by qualifying leads, fostering client relationships, crafting persuasive proposals, negotiating and contracting business, and guiding opportunities from inquiry to conversion.

• Ensures prompt, strategic follow-up that maximizes conversion rates, supports hotel-specific sales objectives, and yields measurable revenue outcomes.

• Exhibits expertise in managing Group and Transient sales funnels.

• Thrives in handling a high-volume pipeline while consistently providing an outstanding customer experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience with Hyatt Select Service and/or upper-midscale is mandatory.

• A genuine enthusiasm for meeting the needs of others in a fast-paced setting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and presentation abilities.

• Must be capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Must possess an outgoing personality and be a proven self-starter.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales or a similar field is preferred.

• Proficiency in general computer skills, Envision, Lanyon Opera, and Cvent is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual allocation of complimentary hotel stays at Hyatt properties worldwide.

• Flexible working hours.

• Work-life benefits, including wellness initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription and discounts at the on-site fitness center.

• A global family assistance policy offering paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child, as well as financial support for adoption.

• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401K plan with company matching.