Group Sales Leader: New Business & Catering Growth

Peachtree Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays & PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin is seeking an experienced Group Sales professional to drive group room nights and revenue through proactive prospecting, account development, and closing new business. You will maximize catering and event revenue attached to those groups while building a strong pipeline of accounts.

The ideal candidate is competitive, organized, and adept at growing both new and existing business, with a focus on delivering seamless execution and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of hotel group sales experience with proactive selling and closing responsibility.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding group room night and revenue goals.
• Strong prospecting discipline and comfort with outbound business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, qualify, negotiate, and close group business to meet revenue goals.
• Own a consistent weekly prospecting rhythm, including outbound calls and site visits.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of new accounts through cold prospecting and networking.
• Maintain a book of key accounts with regular touchpoints to grow repeat business.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows and local events as assigned.

Skills

Group sales

Prospecting

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Envision

Cvent

Meeting Broker

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Knowland

Job description

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin is seeking an experienced Group Sales professional to drive group room nights and revenue through proactive prospecting, account development, and closing new business. You will maximize catering and event revenue attached to those groups while building a strong pipeline of accounts.

The ideal candidate is competitive, organized, and adept at growing both new and existing business, with a focus on delivering seamless execution and client satisfaction.