Director of Sales

What is in it for you:

• Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all we do
• Excellent training with the opportunity to build a successful career
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision.
• Complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Opportunity to participate in our Leadership Incentive Program
• Sales incentive Plan
• Competitive salary starting at $109,000

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide strategic leadership to the sales team and mentor direct reports
• Assisting in the development of sales strategies and overseeing the execution of plans and tactics to increase direct revenue across all segments
• Ability to set goals and ensure that the team consistently deliver on goals that are set
• Work closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing and assist with the budget, marketing plans and special projects
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities
• Ensure seamless communication between the sales team and other hotel departments
• Participate in industry events and networking opportunities to enhance the hotel’s visibility
• Conduct site visits, sales trips, and FAM trips to promote hotel products and services
• Assist in recruiting, selecting, and training new sales team membershttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/director-of-sales-in-fairmont-empress-victoria-canada-jid-85061