Global Director - Hyatt Sales Force, Meeting & Events - Sports Market (Remote Opportunity)

The Opportunity Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Director to join our Hyatt Sales Force Meeting and Events team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader HSF teams as well as hotel colleagues, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections with colleagues, customers, and guests across the organization. Who We Are At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Why Now? This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care for Our People What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include: • 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 Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally. The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the below: • Develop and execute sales strategies that drive growth across professional, collegiate, and youth sports markets. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including leagues, teams, housing partners, governing bodies, and agencies. • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the global sports travel sector. • Direct hotel and resort sourcing for major sports partners across regular and postseason play, marquee events, tournaments, and administrative meetings. • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders-sales, marketing, operations, and finance-to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategies. • Provide strategic guidance and best practices to colleagues and customers; share insights on training, tools, and company initiatives. • Support hotels and customers in contract negotiations, lead distribution, and property recommendations. • Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market intelligence to refine sales strategies. • Manage sales pipeline, forecast performance, and provide reporting and analysis to senior leadership. • Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and trade shows. • Ensure an exceptional customer experience through proactive communication, issue resolution, and collaboration with hotel teams. Apply tot his job