Central Sales Specialist, Essentials Brands

Hyatt

. Drive incremental revenue across Essentials hotels by strategically managing Group and Transient sales opportunities throughout the entire sales lifecycle .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hotel sales management, focusing on driving revenue through effective lead qualification, proposal preparation, and client relationship building. Proficient in utilizing sales technologies to enhance conversion rates and support hotel-specific sales goals.

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Hotel Sales ManagementLead QualificationClient Relationship BuildingSales Technology ProficiencyProposal Preparation

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Hard Skills

Hotel SalesRevenue GenerationSales Pipeline ManagementNegotiationContract Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizationPresentation SkillsSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

EnvisionLanyonCventOpera

Industry Keywords

Hyatt Select ServiceUpper-Midscale ExperienceCustomer ExperienceMarket Share GrowthSales Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive incremental revenue across Essentials hotels by strategically managing Group and Transient sales opportunities throughout the entire sales lifecycle
Collaborate closely with the broader Central Sales Management team
Serve as an extension of each hotel's sales team
Qualify leads and manage a dynamic pipeline of opportunities
Build client relationships
Prepare compelling proposals
Negotiate and contract business
Guide opportunities from inquiry through conversion
Leverage Hyatt sales platforms, including Envision, Lanyon, and other sales technologies
Ensure timely, strategic follow-up that maximizes conversion
Support hotel-specific sales goals
Deliver measurable revenue results
Support mid-scale hotels and apply Hyatt systems and sales strategies to grow market share and top-line revenue
Deliver an exceptional customer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous Hyatt Select Service and/or upper-midscale experience required
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and presentation skills
Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
Must be outgoing and a proven self-starter
A minimum of 3-5 years of hotel sales or comparable experience preferred
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, Envision, Lanyon Opera, and Cvent
Bachelor’s degree in hospitalilty or a related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedule
Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription
Discount at the on-site fitness center
Global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child
Financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with company match
Incentive awards
Annual bonus
Monthly or quarterly incentives