Director of Commercial Strategy & Openings Growth

Hyatt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt is seeking a Director of Commercial Strategy for Openings & Conversions to spearhead the commercial launch and ramp of new and transitioning hotels in the United States. The role requires shaping integrated strategies that accelerate market presence and sustainable performance.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, align on commercial priorities, and translate insights into actionable plans, driving value for property projects and the Hyatt portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial, sales, revenue, or related hospitality leadership experience.
• Experience supporting hotel openings, conversions, transitions, or ramp-up.
• Ability to develop and execute integrated commercial strategies across multi-property environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of integrated commercial strategies for new and converting hotels.
• Align cross-functional teams around market positioning and commercial priorities.
• Monitor performance and adjust priorities as market conditions evolve.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Sales leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data interpretation

Executive presentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Hospitality/Marketing/Finance

Tools

Hotel analytics platforms

Job description

Hyatt is seeking a Director of Commercial Strategy for Openings & Conversions to spearhead the commercial launch and ramp of new and transitioning hotels in the United States. The role requires shaping integrated strategies that accelerate market presence and sustainable performance.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, align on commercial priorities, and translate insights into actionable plans, driving value for property projects and the Hyatt portfolio.