**Description:** The salary range for this this position is **$88,000 - $98,000.** **FIND YOUR PLACE AT Hyatt regency minneapolis:** Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun. The Associate Director of Sales is an experienced senior level hotel sales role that reports directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing. Responsibilities include managing and leading the sales team as well as managing select key accounts. The ADOS responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Manage and grow a designated group sales market, including prospecting, account management, and securing group business for the hotel. + Maintain key accounts and build strong client relationships within assigned market segments. + Assist in the leadership, mentorship and daily management of the Sales team, as well as administrative support staff. + Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of sales professionals. + Lead departmental meetings and support cross-department collaboration. + Contribute to the annual business plan, budgeting, and forecasting processes. + Analyze reports and performance metrics to identify opportunities for revenue optimization. + Active participation in revenue optimization discussions. + Support systems training and ensure accurate use of sales systems. + Represent the hotel through community involvement, networking, and relationship building. + Lead Social Media efforts driving guest and colleague engagement. + Serve as Director in the absence of the Director of Sales & Marketing. We offer competitive salary, medical, dental, and life insurance, short term and long-term disability, 401(k), and travel benefits. The salary range for this this position is $88,000-$98,000. This is the pay range for this position at Hyatt Regency Minneapolis reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors including experience and education. **_All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._** **Qualifications:** + Demonstrated passion for delivering exceptional guest and client experiences in a fast-paced environment. + Minimum 3 years of experience in Group Sales at a convention-oriented hotel in a Senior Sales Manager or Associate Director capacity, preferably with Hyatt Hotels. + Proven leadership capabilities and ability to mentor and motivate teams. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and general computer systems. + Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills. + Service-oriented leadership style with strong presentation skills. + Ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. **Primary Location:** US-MN-Minneapolis **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Minneapolis **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Sales **Req ID:** MIN002838 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.