Summary
Join One of Northern Virginia's Premier Convention Hotels
Are you a relationship-driven hotel sales professional who thrives on winning new business, building lasting client partnerships, and exceeding revenue goals? Hyatt Regency Reston is looking for an experienced Group Sales Manager to join our high-performing Commercial Services team.
Located in the heart of the Dulles Technology Corridor—just 25 minutes from Washington, D.C.—Hyatt Regency Reston is the largest hotel in Fairfax County by guest room count and a leading destination for corporate meetings, conferences, and special events.
Our hotel features:
518 beautifully renovated guestrooms (completed in 2025)
More than 32,000 square feet of newly renovated, pillar-free meeting space (completed in 2026)
22 flexible meeting rooms
One of Fairfax County's largest ballrooms at 12,300 square feet
Whether serving Fortune 500 companies, associations, technology leaders, or emerging industries, you'll represent one of the region's most recognized and respected meeting destinations.
Why Hyatt Regency Reston?
We're committed to helping our colleagues grow professionally while rewarding performance.
What You'll Enjoy
Quarterly incentive program tied to achieving individual revenue goals
Complimentary Hyatt hotel stays worldwide plus discounted room rates
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Complimentary parking and colleague meals
Paid Family Bonding Leave and Adoption Assistance
Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and New Child Leave
Career growth opportunities with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, one of the world's leading hospitality companies
About the Role
As a Group Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for driving group business and maximizing revenue by developing new business opportunities while growing existing client relationships. You'll manage your market with an entrepreneurial mindset, proactively identifying opportunities, conducting impactful site visits, negotiating contracts, and partnering with operational teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Success in this role requires a consultative sales approach, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio while consistently achieving ambitious revenue goals.
What You'll Do
Prospect, develop, and grow new group business across assigned market segments.
Manage an existing portfolio of accounts while identifying opportunities to expand market share.
Conduct engaging hotel site inspections that showcase Hyatt Regency Reston's exceptional meeting facilities.
Prepare customized proposals, contracts, and presentations that convert opportunities into booked business.
Negotiate contracts and close business while maximizing hotel revenue and profitability.
Partner with Events, Revenue Management, Operations, and Commercial Services to ensure a seamless customer experience from contract through program execution.
Maintain accurate account activity, forecasts, and reporting using Hyatt sales systems.
Participate in sales strategy meetings and collaborate with teammates to achieve hotel-wide revenue objectives.
We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a motivated, competitive, and relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys developing business and delivering results.
You'll be successful if you have:
Hotel group sales experience, preferably in a full-service or convention hotel
A proven ability to achieve or exceed sales and revenue goals
Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Exceptional organization and time management skills
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Experience with Hyatt sales systems is preferred
Why Hyatt?
At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. That philosophy extends to our colleagues through meaningful career development, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow within a globally recognized hospitality company.
If you're ready to represent one of the region's premier meeting hotels while building a rewarding career with Hyatt, we'd love to meet you.
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Qualifications
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
Refined verbal and written communication skills
A minimum of 1-3 years of Hotel Sales experience
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
Prefer completion of a Hyatt Corporate Management Training Program or equivalent training
Have completed selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training
Personal Characteristics:
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Professional Communication Skills
- Enthusiastic and Outgoing
- Ability to work cohesively with others
- Ability to generate, build, and maintain client relationships
- Self-motivated and detailed.
