Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. As a Regional Account Director, you'll oversee key group segments, identify and book meeting and incentive business, and build strong relationships with influencers and decision makers. Be an ambassador for the brand and drive solid operating results and memorable guest experiences.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay, starting at $95,000, with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilities
- 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
- Starting 10 days of paid vacation earned each calendar year and increasing with length of service, 12 statutory holidays and paid birthday leave
- Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
- Complimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
- Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
- Colleague benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Accor properties worldwide for you and your family
- Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired colleagues with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Opportunities to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- The chance to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who are committed to making the world a more welcoming place
- The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939
