Director of Group Sales - Midwest

At Apple Leisure Group we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.

Grow your career as a Director of Groups Sales - Midwest within Inclusive Collection, one of our 14 industry-leading brands. In this role you will represent and sell Hyatt Inclusive Collection and its brands as a director of groups, meetings and incentives; with special focus on developing business from Midwest USA, maximizing revenues and achieving corporate sales goals and objectives. Additional duties may be assigned by the Corporate Director of Groups in relation to team activities and action plans.

A successful Director of Group Sales - Midwest will:

• Generate leads/prospects and develop business for all resorts and brands
• Coordinate and represent brands at various planner events, associations, trade shows, and other industry events as described in Action Plan
• Set appointments and execute sales calls/presentations/ educational seminars and webinars about the resorts/brands to ensure maximum impact and results
• Assist with sales plans, owner reports, marketing plans, event planning, partner relationships
• Maintain professional, consistent verbal and written communication with clients
• Maintain impeccably updated partner databases
• Must meet or exceed established booking goals on a quarterly basis
• Hands-on problem solving and resolution of client/hotel issues
• Demonstrate a commitment to ALG core values (included in all job descriptions).
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

A successful Director of Group Sales - Midwest will have:

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Hospitality
• CMP, CIS, or CMM a plus but not required
• Advanced MS Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel a MUST
• Group sales management experience in the hospitality industry in global sales
• Must have a strong, existing network of clients in Midwest USA
• Demonstrated strong management and analytical skills with ability to independently gather, collate, validate and analyze data
• Must have strong presentation skills with personable and assertive character
• Proven high business producer
• Ability to travel domestic and International
• Valid Passport
• Flexible travel schedule
• In addition to English Language, Spanish is a plus but not required

Remote Applicants welcome to apply!

As North America's only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands. Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising:

• Vacations: The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands
• Resort Brand Management: Management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts
• Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Hyatt Inclusive Collection and Worldstar®
• Loyalty Program: Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®
• Technology Solutions: Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.

To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com.

About Hyatt Inclusive Collection

Hyatt Inclusive Collection offers the luxury leisure market high quality Endless Privileges, UnlimitedLuxury and Unlimited-Fun vacations, where everything is included.

Our Values

At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:

Empathy • Integrity • Respect • Inclusion • Experimentation • Well Being

ALG's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization. With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments.

Benefits at a Glance

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Travel Discounts & Deals
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.