Director of Sales & Marketing
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin - Austin, Texas, us, 78716Work at Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin
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The Brand and HotelYou've arrived. Hyatt Centric is at the center of some of the most unique destinations-in the middle of the action, in the know and always on-hand to serve up insider knowledge, intriguing tidbits and great conversation over a well-crafted cocktail. We're a local home base, preparing our guests to explore the best our cities have to offer so they can go forth and discover!Hyatt Centric all started with a passion for sharing our favorite local spots and stories with our guests. This inspired us to create the perfect launch pad - a unique home base with everything our guests need and nothing they don't.Our target guests are the Savvy Explorers. Socially connected guests seeking shareable moments to inspire others. Hyatt Centric is built for savvy explorers who want to be tapped into what's hot, fresh and exciting wherever they are, especially if it's off the beaten path. They are smart with their money and look for good value where they can - preferring experiences that aren't padded with a bunch of extras they don't need. They are the influencers, the travel experts within their circles who everyone looks to for travel advice and tips. But they can't possibly know it all, so they rely on local recommendations from like- minded savvy explorers who can point them in the direction of interesting experiences that they can share with their social circle.Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin features 246 guestrooms, 5,500 sq ft. of dedicated and flexible meeting space, along with two exciting F&B concepts including an 8th floor rooftop bar. Guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering unmatched views of the Texas Capitol, UT Stadium, and growing Austin skyline. The 31st floor is the home of the Artist's Residence, a 1,400sq ft suite and event space with an outdoor terrace. The hotel's boho-chic residential design reflects Austin's rich history in music and arts, with the common areas showcasing diverse local artists and guestrooms featuring iconic images from the historic neighboring Paramount Theatre.Qualifications5 years or more of progressive hotel Sales experienceDemonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgroundsProfessional presentations skillsMust be a caring leader that builds trust and engagement by cultivating genuine relationshipsInnovative thinker that will challenge business processes and concepts in order to drive resultsMust be creative and strategic in developing marketing/advertising campaigns and be managing various social media platformsClear, concise written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsMust be proficient with computers as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and the internetComfortable with sales and revenue systems/programsFlexible to work some nights and weekends when necessary, based on business and staffing needsDevelop and implement strategies to enhance colleague engagement and satisfaction, fostering a positive work environmentStrong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skillset