Remote Sales Leader: Business Development & Transient

Hyatt Taleo; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is seeking a Sales Manager - Business Development & Transient to drive new business through proactive prospecting and strategic market penetration in the Jacksonville area. The role targets corporate accounts, travel agencies, airline crew, and meetings groups, with a focus on expanding market share.

The position combines in-person field sales with remote work flexibility and periodic business travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hotel sales experience focused on business travel or meetings.
• Proven ability to generate new business and convert competitive accounts.
• Strong knowledge of Jacksonville market and meetings industry.
• Experience using hotel sales systems and CRMs such as Envision, Lanyon, or Cvent.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through proactive prospecting, cold calling, networking, outside sales appointments, and market penetration.
• Identify and target competitor accounts and pursue opportunities to shift market share to Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for acquiring new project and group business within designated markets.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and room night goals with leadership.
• Maintain an aggressive activity schedule including site inspections, client entertainment, trade shows, and travel.
• Build a robust pipeline of opportunities with emphasis on new account acquisition.

Skills

Hotel sales

Prospecting

Negotiation

CRM systems

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Travel industry knowledge

Travel willingness

Tools

Envision CRM

Lanyon

Cvent

Job description

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is seeking a Sales Manager - Business Development & Transient to drive new business through proactive prospecting and strategic market penetration in the Jacksonville area. The role targets corporate accounts, travel agencies, airline crew, and meetings groups, with a focus on expanding market share.

The position combines in-person field sales with remote work flexibility and periodic business travel.