Assistant Director of Sales

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary nights

Discounted stays

F&B discount

Complimentary meals on duty

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Learning & development

Headspace / wellbeing

DEI colleagues groups

Career progression

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Manchester is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales to support the Director of Sales in leading the Sales & Events team across Hyatt Regency Manchester and Hyatt House Manchester. You will drive revenue growth, develop client relationships and maximise profitability across all areas of the business.

The role requires proven hotel sales or commercial leadership experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Qualifications

• Has proven experience in hotel sales, events or commercial leadership.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Group Sales, Event Sales and Planning activities across both hotels.
• Drive revenue growth through proactive sales strategies and business development.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, agencies, event organisers and partners.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities via networking and client engagement.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Marketing and Operations to maximise performance.
• Coach, develop and inspire the Sales team to achieve targets.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to strengthen market position.

Skills

Hotel sales leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client relationships

Revenue management

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Assistant Director of Sales at Hyatt Hotels Manchester – Join Our Dynamic Commercial Team!

About Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester

Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House Manchester is two world class hotels in one building with 328 rooms. Hyatt Regency is an inviting upscale hotel featuring beautiful rooms and suites, an exclusive Regency Club Lounge as well as a high-spec gym plus conferencing, meeting and business facilities. Whereas Hyatt House Manchester offers modern suites, fully equipped kitchens and complimentary laundry facilities making it a luxurious, yet true, home-from-home experience.

The role

As Assistant Director of Sales, you will support the Director of Sales in leading the Sales & Events team and driving commercial success across both Hyatt Regency Manchester and Hyatt House Manchester. You will play a key role in generating revenue, developing client relationships and maximising profitability across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Group Sales, Event Sales and Planning activities across both hotels.
• Drive revenue growth through proactive sales strategies and business development activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, event organisers, universities and key business partners.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through networking, prospecting and client engagement.
• Collaborate closely with Revenue, Marketing and Operations teams to maximise total hotel performance.
• Coach, develop and inspire the Sales team to achieve individual and departmental objectives.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and strengthen market position.

About you:

• Has proven experience in hotel sales, events or commercial leadership.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills.
• Is highly organised with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Builds strong relationships and delivers exceptional customer service.
• Has a proactive approach to generating new business opportunities.
• Understands revenue management principles and commercial performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys achieving targets.

What you can expect

Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including:

• 1. 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• 2. Discounted stays for you and your family from day one
• 3. Discount on food & beverage when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• 4. Complimentary meals on duty
• 5. 28 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing to 33 days)
• 6. Extensive learning and development opportunities
• 7. Access to HSF and Headspace membership, for your wellbeing
• 8. A commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with opportunities to join one of our UK DE&I Colleague Resources Groups.
• 9. Clear career progression and global mobility within Hyatt Hotels

Terms & Conditions apply

At Hyatt, ‘We care for people so they can be their best.’ This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing which shape everything we do.

Being part of Hyatt Regency Birmingham means joining a global family of over 1,150 hotels in more than 70 countries, recognised as a Great Place to Work. Here, individuality is celebrated, and opportunities are yours to shape. Hospitality is more than a job, it’s a career for people who care.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Being part of Hyatt Regency Birmingham also means joining the Hyatt family which has over 1150 hotels in over 70 different countries, also recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.