Regional Account Director, Full Time

Company Description

Cosmopolitan by nature - With the most luxurious accommodation, extraordinary cuisine, inviting ocean views, cultural celebrations and West Coast recreation, Fairmont’s hotels in the Pacific Northwest are simply unrivalled.  Be an ambassador for the brand, where your sales skills, strong interpersonal skills and strategic vision will drive solid operating results and memorable guest experiences. 

Why work at Fairmont?

• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience, starting at $90,000

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

Job Description

Reporting to the Area Director, Group Sales, the role is based at one of our Vancouver properties. The candidate will have multiple years of sales experience, be extremely well connected, up to speed with all new trends and has a proven record of accomplishment in the following areas:

• Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals
• Converting business opportunities into definitive bookings
• Increasing business opportunities through pro-active business development
• Implementing and executing on strategic sales plans
• Conduct routine & timely calls on assigned accounts
• Organize and lead client events, sites & business development trips
• Participate in training, industry trade shows and sales trips
• Collect market and competitive intelligence to maximize group sales opportunities
• Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders: Accor Global Sales Office(s), Industry Partners, Meetings Industry, DMC’s, Attractions and Offsite Venues
• Partner with sister hotels to optimize Accor exposure and build business
• Utilize Opera Sales System to track, solicit, book and follow up on accounts
• Quote and negotiate rates within established parameters
• Upon closing, coordinate and follow up with event services and/or other hotel departments to ensure delivery of hotel's promised services
• Jointly supervise the training and development of assigned Sales Coordinator
• Support group sales team and handle special projects as assigned
• Participate in departmental / self-guided training and development
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as required
• Communicate and represent customers and booked events at each hotel. Communicating/hosting sites, attending Leadership meetings, Resume & Pre-con Meetings, and ensuring strong sales presence while customers are onsite
• Promote ALL Meeting Planner program Follow departmental policies and procedures, and all safety policies
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service to both internal and external customers
• Support the goals, objectives and philosophies of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim and Fairmont Waterfront
• Embody the values of AccorHotels: Guest Passion, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation, Trust & Respect
• Follow departmental policies and procedures, and all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years hotel sales experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Hotel Management Degree preferred
• Multiple years of experience in senior sales role in luxury hotel environment
• Multiple property sales experience is an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Computer literacy in various applications and tools including Opera Sales & Catering / SFA System (or other CMS), Microsoft Office, Cvent, LinkedIn
• Goal oriented, competitive and well organized
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities, role model in pro-active sales
• Ability to analyze financial data to create winning group strategies and solutions
• Positive attitude, firm and supportive, team based approach to ensure attainment of the hotel’s short and long term goals
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours and days

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.  The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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