Job Description What is in it for you:Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all we doExcellent training with the opportunity to build a successful careerCareer development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunitiesLearning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skillsAbility to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleaguesExclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont EmpressExclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and WhistlerComplimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining ProgramComplimentary uniform launderingAccess to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, visionComplimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through our Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring ProgramsOpportunity to participate in our Leadership Incentive ProgramCompetitive salary starting at $109,000What you will be doing:Provide strategic leadership to the sales team and mentor direct reportsAssisting in the development of sales strategies and overseeing the execution of plans and tactics to increase direct revenue across all segmentsAbility to set goals and ensure that the team consistently deliver on goals that are setWork closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing and assist with the budget, marketing plans and special projectsAnalyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunitiesEnsure seamless communication between the sales team and other hotel departmentsParticipate in industry events and networking opportunities to enhance the hotel's visibilityConduct site visits, sales trips, and FAM trips to promote hotel products and servicesAssist in recruiting, selecting, and training recent sales team membersHandle high-level client negotiations and resolve complex customer issuesStrong knowledge of the Group segment (primary) Transient, Tour and BT markets (secondary)Work closely with the Fairmont Global Sales team and leverage all Corporate resourcesQualifications Your experience and skills include:Proficiency in organizational planning, implementation and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneouslyMinimum of five years hotel sales management experience preferredBachelor’s Degree and/or Hotel Management Degree preferredMust be results oriented with ability to be flexibleAbility to understand and interpret financial dataPositive attitude and supportive, team based approach towards the attainment of the hotel's goalsAbility to travel and work flexible hours and daysWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of productsWorking knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering a plusAdditional Information Visa Requirements:Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Sales - C$109,000 A Year (Victoria)
🏢 Accor
📍 Victoria