SUMMARY:
Atlific Hotels, representing the Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and the Element Vancouver Metrotown Hotel is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented individual to join the Burnaby area as Dual Property Sales Manager. This Sales Manager is primarily responsible for booking group business in the Sports market segment and servicing business in all segments. Reporting to the Dual Property Director of Sales, the Dual Property Sales Manager is responsible for prospecting, soliciting, booking, effectively yielding business and achieving sales objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dual Property Sales Manager’s duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Primarily targeting, soliciting and penetrating new and existing accounts in the Sports market for the Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel & Element Vancouver Metrotown.
- Targeting, soliciting and penetrating other market segments as needed and as assigned.
- Conduct outside sales calls, telephone solicitation and site inspections to build relationships and aggressively target the business.
- Close sales and conduct meetings to established long and short-term business goals within budget.
- Conduct account and market research to develop strategies to grow market share.
- Develop and implement effective sales action plan in the Sports segment.
- Provide customer intelligence in evaluating the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy for assigned segments to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Participate in business and industry related clubs and organizations.
- Entertain Clients on/off–site; represent the hotels in a professional manner.
- Participates in applicable Best Western, Marriott and Atlific corporate training programs.
- Work with Best Western and Marriott hotel sales related systems including Delphi/Salesforce and CI/TY.
- Represent the hotel at Best Western, Marriott and Atlific events, and sales related activities, including travel.
- Ensure all client interactions are documented within Delphi/Salesforce and CI/TY.
- Participate in brand and Atlific cross-selling and lead referral programs.
- Champion the sales culture within the hotels among associates and managers.
- Assist with various assignments and/or projects as assigned by Management Company, General Manager or Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in hospitality industry preferred.
- Post- secondary education in sales or equivalent
- Computer literacy (Salesforce, Excel, Word, Outlook, email etc.)
- Highly energetic, aggressive self-starter and well-developed sales skills including excellent negotiation, prospecting, presentation, and verbal & written communication skills
- Has established industry contacts and knowledge of marketplace
- Strong organization skills and detail oriented
- Commitment to superior customer service
- Fluent in English, other languages – an asset
- Must have ability to work under minimal supervision and with priority deadlines
- Works well under pressure
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for the purpose of conducting sales calls
- Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- Salary: $55,000 annually + Incentive Program
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits package
- Complimentary dry-cleaning
- Complimentary parking
- Best Western Brand and Marriott Hotel Brand global discounts
- Atlific Hotel nation wide discounts
- Friends & Family discounts
- Company events
LOCATION: On-property at Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel (Monday-Friday)
CONTACT:
Roxanne Mateo
Dual Property Director of Sales
Atlific Hotels
5411 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G1
Tel: 604-347-9688
Email: rmateo@atlifichotels.com
