Event Sales (Canada)

Event Sales (Canada)

24 Oct
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AccorHotel
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Canada

24 Oct

AccorHotel

Canada

As an Event Sales & Services Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the success of both external client events and internal team initiatives. Your day-to-day will include assisting with event planning, coordinating with various departments, and supporting the execution of internal celebrations and activities that bring our team together.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

- Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free Certification
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Pacific Rimand across the world
- A competitive salary, starting from $67,000.00 per annum
- Create content in a visually striking, design-forward property at the intersection of hospitality, art, fashion, music, food, and wellness
- The opportunity to capture and tell stories across award-winning venues, including restaurants, bars, events, wellness experiences, and guest moments
- Complimentary work meal through our Colleague Dining Program
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
- Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
- Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
- Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan for those meeting eligibility requirements




- Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
- Opportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiatives.
- Access to world-class training, leadership programs, and career development opportunities across a global network.
- Be part of a dynamic, diverse team in a stunning luxury setting where no two days are the same.
- Enjoy discounted room rates at Fairmont hotels worldwide, plus special rates at other Accor properties.

What you will be doing:

- Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
- Prepare contracts, proposals and perform general office duties
- Assist with the coordination of projects, reports and plans
- Assist in qualifying leads, entering bookings in Opera and directing to the appropriate Event Sales & Services Manager
- Respond to sales leads and questions from clients on behalf of Director/Manager
- Build bookings in Opera to hold rooms and meeting space, ensuring accuracy
- Place amenity tickets as requested
- Create and distribute custom amenity cards for site inspections stay
- Regular sales office reception coverage, including answering sales hotline and managing RFP inbox




- Perform “Buddy Tasks” as needed from Regional Sales Managers and Coordinators at other properties, such as arranging site inspections and completing file turnover and distribution
- Send booking requests to in house reservations for site inspections & Fams
- Keep records of Managers/Directors monthly revenue booked and track activities completed
- Assist with preparation and follow-up of sales trips
- Assist with significant account marketing relationships
- Ensure a timely and effective response to general inquiries received
- Coordinate with other departments within the hotel to ensure distribution of important information
- Assist with generating sales in group & event bookings
- Maintaining accurate and complete sales production records; prioritizing sales tasks based on revenue goals and deadlines
- Organizing and assist with conducting site inspections with clients and travel advisors and hosting FAMs
- Work very closely with various departments to ensure guests have a flawless stay and customize their special requests while meeting all brand standards
- Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

- Computer literacy is a must, preferably with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Opera
- 2 years’ experience in a Sales Office is an asset
- Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm is preferred
- Strong clerical skills with a demonstrated eye for detail
- Self-starter, strong initiative, ambitious, internally motivated
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion fo

📌 Event Sales (Canada)
🏢 AccorHotel
📍 Canada

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