Regional Sales Coordinator
Regional Sales Coordinator
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Job Description
Fairmont/Accor Canadas Western Mountain Collection is embarking on an exciting transformation as many of our iconic mountain resorts experience multiphase 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: $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 Canadas 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
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Minimum one year experience in hotel environment (ideally in Sales Reservation Conference Service or Front Office)
- Excellent communication skills and English; second foreign language a definite asset
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word Excel PowerPoint Windows
- Knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering / Opera Sales Force Automation and Property Manager are assets
- Highly detailoriented with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Articulate selfmotivated energetic and positive teamplayer
- Confident wellgroomed pleasant telephone and personal disposition
- Knowledge of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Rimrock Resort Hotel heritage facilities and programs are a definite asset
- Desire to learn and advance within the Sales and Marketing team/division
- Enjoys challenges works well under time pressure thinks ahead and is extremely committed to the job
- Graduate of Hospitality Degree / Diploma program a definite asset
Additional Information :
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program exclusive room rates for colleagues which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resorts Food & Beverage Outlets Fitness Centre and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
- Automatically added to our resorts Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5000 properties with Accor
Apply Today: Whether youre just launching your career or looking for a new adventure we invite you to visit to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact in confidence:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
