Executive Meeting Manager

Results oriented who enjoy sourcing and closing business.  Positive and service driven individual able to work independently, while meeting annual goals. A good problem solver, confident, energetic and flexible.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Sales & Event in the Region.
• A competitive salary, starting from $70,000.00 per annum
• The possibility of earning additional once enrolled in the Accelerated incentive program
• Be part of a dynamic winning sales team
• 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.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide

What you will be doing:

• Conduct Sales calls, site inspections and client interactions during events while meeting quarterly goals
• Field inquiry calls for small group business, executing the discovery process to uncover client needs and selling the hotel as the best fit for the business.
• Attend Group resumes, BEO meetings as required.
• Develop monthly action plans to meet and exceed department and market segment quotas; within established parameters, quote and negotiated prices, confirmed by written contracts.

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum of one (1) year hotel Sales Manager experience or two (2) years hotel Sales Coordinator in a five star hotel environment is ideal
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written & verbal) skills
• Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple interests
• Confident in understanding and explaining contractual information to clients.

Your team and working environment:

• Adapts to change with ease and is able to handle many tasks simultaneously
• Must be flexible with work hours to correspond with Department, guests & business demands.
• Performs any and all other tasks which are assigned by management
• Seamlessly execute planning stage with client and assist with creating and distribution of Banquet Event Orders to encompass culinary, banquet and PSAV requirements

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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