Director, Business Development - Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia

Job DescriptionWhy work for Fairmont Pacific Rim

Be a part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of Canada’s most beautiful city - Vancouver
A competitive salary, starting from $85,000.00 per annum
Complimentary work meal through our Colleague Dining Program
Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Foodamp; Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
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 (GRSP) for those meeting eligibility requirements
Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbor views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality.
Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality, while remaining at the forefront of elevating the art, music and fashion programming in the city.
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

What you will be doing:

Lead Management: Group and Leisure market coverage in the absence of Sales Managers. This coverage will include all size bookings in excess of 10 rooms on peak for all market segments. Logging of lead information into Opera Cloud system, loading room and meeting specifics based on needs expressed in lead and using space and revenue maximization guidelines. Preparing proposals and client follow up details as well as managing the direct sales effort with the client and the hand over back to the Sales Manager.
Conduct prospecting efforts to continue to build pipeline of business opportunities for hotel. Prospecting efforts to primarily be telephone based with potential for participation in market blitzes or other local trade shows or client networking events.
Assist with Site Visits for remote sellers when they are unable to participate (to include setting up guestroom and restaurant reservations, amenities, inviting partners to site inspection (Audio Visual and DMC).
Relationship management with outside catering venues to maximize guest room block opportunities and referral potential.
Assist in maintaining an accurate client and account database in Opera Cloud and adherence to all Accor system standards.
Other duties as assigned.

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