Fairmont/Accor Canada’s Western Mountain Collection is embarking on an exciting transformation as many of our iconic mountain resorts experience multi-phase renovations and repositioning.  Great opportunity to join our winning team and represent five iconic resorts in Western Canada; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Chateau Whistler & Rimrock Resort Hotel (an Accor hotel). We are seeking a high energy Sales Coordinator who is extremely dedicated to her/his job and is willing to “go the extra mile” and able to “think out of the box.”  We are looking for a hospitality career professional, who is interested in beginning a career in Sales and has a strong desire to excel, and exceed the expectations of our guests. This position is based out of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Competitive Salary: $53,000-55,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Group Sales of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Coordinating and supporting all aspects of sales activities including taking initial inquiries, generating leads, proposals, referrals and contracts, blocking space etc.
• Process proposals and contracts as required
• Liaise with clients in absence of sales manager
• Process returns of contracts and distribute through proper channels internally
• Coordinate specific marketing initiatives involving Revenue Streams
• Possess and share knowledge of Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Rimrock Resort Hotel products including accommodation, meeting facilities, history and heritage, activities and local programming
• After appropriate training and development, participate in site inspections, familiarization tours, trade shows and functions within the hotel, as required, and in the absence of the Sales Manager
• Actively participate in industry and hotel training programs
• Be an effective team player within the Sales team of Canada’s Western Mountain Collection and with other team members in Catering and Conventions, Guest Services, Food and Beverage and other key areas within the hotel and the region
• Actively seek opportunities to improve systems and procedures
• Willing to manage additional responsibilities and duties as required
• Participate in at least one hotel committee (e.g. Health & Safety Committee)
• Attend all Sales meetings and other meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned