Manager, Conference Sales

Job Title: Manager Conference Sales Department:Conference SalesPosition Status:Full Time 9-12 Month ContractWork Location:Greater Toronto AreaThis remote position is based in the Greater Toronto Area and covers Tourism Whistlers conference sales territory across Ontario Quebec and Eastern Canada excluding the Ottawa and Montreal markets. Regular travel throughout the sales territory is expected along with periodic travel to Whistler for onboarding team meetings client site visits and industry Tourism WhistlerWe are the official marketing and sales organization for the resort of Whistler British Columbiaalso known as the best place in the world if you ask us. As a not-for-profit member-based organization we are also the people behind the operations of the Whistler Conference Centre Whistler Golf Club Whistler Visitor Centre and Central love where we live and we bring that energy and passion to everything we do. Were a collaborative team that is committed to creating exceptional experiences for our visitors members partners and one another. Guided by our values of Passion & Energy Achievement and Respect we work together to showcase everything Whistler has to This OpportunityAs Tourism Whistlers Conference Sales Manager youll represent a globally recognized resort build lasting relationships with clients and industry partners and play a key role in growing conference business for Whistler throughout your sales is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships identifying new business opportunities and adapting to an evolving marketplace. As market opportunities partner priorities and business needs evolve so too may this role. Were looking for someone who embraces change enjoys variety and is excited to help shape the future of Tourism Whistlers conference sales We OfferAt Tourism Whistler we believe in creating an engaging and rewarding employee experience. Along with the opportunity to represent Whistler we offer:Remote flexibility: Work remotely while staying connected to a collaborative and supportive team. Work-life balance: A nine-day fortnight schedule providing an extra day off every two weeks. Health & wellness: Comprehensive health benefits Employee Assistance Program and access to wellness resources including Headspace. Meaningful work: Build relationships across Canadas meetings and events industry while helping bring conferences and events to Salary Range: $70000$75000 annually. This is the annualized starting salary range for this position and may vary based on internal equity and the successful candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience. As this is a 912 month contract actual earnings will be prorated based on the length of the addition to base salary and benefits this position is eligible to participate in Tourism Whistlers sales incentive SummaryReporting to the Director of Conference Sales the Conference Sales Manager supports the fulfillment of Tourism Whistlers goals and objectives through the proactive selling of new group business with prospective clients and the building of relationships with existing primary responsibility of this role is to generate room nights for the resort while expanding and strengthening Tourism Whistlers client base. Through exceptional communication relationship-building initiative and a passion for the meetings and events industry the Conference Sales Manager delivers outstanding service and creates memorable experiences for clients and ResponsibilitiesAct as a Tourism Whistler ambassador living our purpose and vision with passion & energy achievement and established sales targets within allocated identify new sales opportunities by researching qualifying proposing following up on and closing group sales presentations and regular in-market visits with prospective clients existing customers travel partners and industry and host in-market sales missions client events and familiarization tours in partnership with Tourism Whistler members and industry Tourism Whistler at trade shows conferences and industry events while following up on all sales opportunities and maintain strong relationships with industry partners including Destination Vancouver and Destination Canada to leverage collaborative sales an effective and accurate and up-to-date client and account as a member liaison to build and maintain productive relationships with Tourism Whistler members and industry Skills & AbilitiesWhat youll bringDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively build strong relationships and positively represent Tourism Whistler with clients members industry partners and of three years experience in a hotel destination marketing organization (DMO) or related sales management communication presentation negotiation and customer service success developing new business and achieving sales of the travel tourism and meetings -motivated highly organized and able to work independently in a remote and willingness to travel regularly throughout the sales territory and periodically to Whistler for onboarding team meetings client familiarization tours (FAMs) site visits and industry Experience We ValueExperience selling a conference centre or meeting/event knowledge of Whistler and Tourism Whistlers of Amadeus (formerly Delphi).Posting Closing Date: August 3 2026. Closing date is subject to change based on applicant volume.