Why us?

Hyatt Place Pena Station / Denver Airport is ideally located for exploring the Mile High City while staying close to the airport. This beautiful 226 room hotel opened in November of 2019 and has a full-service Starbucks and two-sided fireplace which offers a relaxing and warm atmosphere to all employees and guests. We are committed to making you feel as part of a culture and not just an employee.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group , we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it is really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.

Responsibilities

Direct Sales:

• Targets results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan. Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state driver’s license in order to make sales calls.

• Key Account Management: Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue

• growth. This will include group, business travel and extendes stay markets.

• Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.

• Connect with clients on-site to develop relationships and identify areas of opportunity.

New Account Development:

• Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business.

• Acquires referrals from existing accounts: Follows up on all leads within 48 hours of receipt in an effort to create new business for the hotel, and, when appropriate, sends leads to other Sage hotels.

• Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts.

• Continually targets and prospects for new business with a primary focus on Hyatt House DIA, though when applicable, assists with efforts at our sister property Hyatt Place Pena Station.

Yield Management:

• Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance.

Account Service and Management:

• Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system in order to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.

• Develops strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and

• ethical interpersonal interaction.

• Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, in order to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues. Promptly follows-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.

Product Knowledge:

• Conducts research, surveys, personal investigation and studies market place and territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.

Time Management:

• Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating a minimum 90% work time on direct sales efforts.

• Professionalism: Controls expenses while traveling on the property's behalf.

• Represents themselves, the hotel and Sage Development Resources, Inc. with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.

• Exhibits a positive and team player attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel. Displays a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Six months minimum in sales, customer service related position or hotel experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires knowledge of general sales techniques.

• Requires yield management experience.

• Requires highly developed customer service skills.

• Requires ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently.

• Requires 12th grade level mathematics, spelling and reading skills.

• Requires effective business writing skills.

• Must be able to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, use door keys and operate basic office equipment.

• Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions.

• Understand and follow verbal/written instructions.

• Work on more than one task at a time.

• Develop strong internal and customer relationships.

• Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.

• Solve problems and make sound business decisions.

• Respond to coaching, feedback and training. Strong and effective sales skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing

• Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.

• Occasional standing.

• Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

General office and hotel environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Company-paid short-term disability

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

ID: 2024-23043

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Hyatt Place Pena Station

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Sales & Marketing

Min: USD $58,000.00/Yr.

Max: USD $63,000.00/Yr.

Tipped Position: No

Address : 6110 N Panasonic Way

City : Denver

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability