Director of Sales and Marketing

The Director of Sales, Marketing and Events has direct oversight of the Group and Leisure Sales, Marketing, and Events teams for the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. Responsibilities include managing the Sales, Marketing, and Events budget/P&L, revenue forecasting, digital and print marketing & media initiatives, and developing annual business plans.

Requirements

• Six or more years of progressive hotel sales experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Ability to develop the annual business plan and oversee execution of tactics
• Experience in Sales, Marketing, and Events P&L management
• Expertise in revenue forecasting and development of both short-term and long-term business strategies
• Proven ability to train and supervise sales managers, event managers, marketing managers, and other team members
• Ability to oversee the production and execution of a marketing plan for the hotel and evaluate marketing efforts for effectiveness in driving revenue
• Serve as the senior customer-facing representative for all current and prospective clients
• Demonstrated history of success
• Results-driven, energetic, and focused
• Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable with sales and revenue systems/programs
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends as necessary