Manager, Extended Stay
Job Description: • Develop, support, and implement a global extended stay sales strategy aligned with brand goals. • Identify high-potential markets and segments for extended stay growth. • Support global sales campaigns, roadshows, and trade missions to promote extended stay offerings. • Build and maintain relationships with key global accounts, including relocation firms, project-based corporate clients, and extended stay travel buyers. • Oversee global RFP responses and negotiate long-term contracts. • Ensure high client satisfaction and retention through personalized service and account management. • Provide training and tools to empower local sales teams to sell extended stay effectively. • Work closely with the HSF Team to uncover extended stay opportunities within Globally Managed accounts. • Collaborate with Distribution, Revenue management, and marketing to optimize pricing and positioning. • Monitor global trends in extended stay travel, relocation, and workforce mobility. • Analyze competitor strategies and identify opportunities for differentiation. • Recommend product enhancements and service innovations based on client feedback. • Effectively communicate and bring Hyatt’s story to life • Champion new and existing hotels and other company initiatives and priorities • Resourcefully engage all areas of the organization to find collaboration opportunities • Possess a strong customer service mindset • Engage with hotel sales teams, operators, and owners to build rapport and increase awareness of the Extended Stay Program offerings • Stay current on market conditions, forecasts, and trends and translate to action with proactive measures to drive sales • Maintain a high level of productivity while working independently in a fast-paced and relatively autonomous environment • Demonstrate strong follow-up, organizational skills, and leadership mindset • Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values Requirements: • 5+ years related industry experience • Strong understanding of the Extended Stay industry, programs, and a network of contacts • Comprehensive knowledge of Hotels and the Operational and Sales Practices • Ability to present with confidence • Proficient in MS Office • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or a related field Benefits: • 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, and a discount at the on-site fitness center • A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption • Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match Apply tot his job