Senior Sales Manager

• Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits:
  Yes

Wall Centre Hotels is looking for a dynamic individual to join our exceptional team. As a proven driver in sales, you have the ability to uncover new business opportunities through prospecting, client interaction, travel and trade shows. This role requires a positive demeaner and a self-motivated yet team-centric spirit. As part of our team, you will drive group business into our hotels through sales interaction, your current client list, events as well as using Marriott systems and Global, Account and National Sales Offices.

The hallmark of this position is uncovering new opportunities and closing these opportunities in the United States of America market. To be an ambassador for our hotels while playing a role in key membership organizations such as MPI, PCMA and SITE

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport are dedicated to providing guests with exceptional quality, service, and value. These guiding principles are evident with every check-in, bed made, or breakfast served. You can see this commitment to quality in the physical properties of the hotels themselves; located in the heart of the city and at Vancouver’s airport, surveying the magnificent natural elements that combine to make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

We are proud to be Vancouver built, Vancouver owned, and Vancouver run.

A wall is only as strong as those that build it. Our associates are brought together by the fundamental sense of self-worth they derive from helping others. While each person’s talents are a credit, it is an individual’s commitment to the group effort that creates excellence.

Our foundation is exceptional people, and our passion is supporting them to succeed and exceed. More so than experience or education, it is a unanimous enthusiasm that is most highly valued. For those who work hard and consistently display positive attitude and aptitude, the opportunities for growth are endless.

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel has been notified of imposters using the Hotel name in an attempt to elicit personal information from job seekers. Recent attempts involve fake Linked In profiles set up to appear that persons affiliated with the Hotel are seeking applicants to fill positions. These imposters may use InMail, Gmail or some other platform to contact people regarding “open positions” and have even requested banking information from candidates.

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel does not request SIN number, police background checks or banking information from candidates when you apply. We advise you do not ever provide sensitive personal information such as addresses, birthdates, banking or other account information to an unsolicited contact. We further advise you do not open any attachments on e-mails from someone you do not know.

What your day will look like:

• A strong ability to manage sales activities in a defined market / geographical area.
• Develop a sales strategy and close United States of America related business
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet / exceed goals, grow partnerships and client loyalty.
• Prepare detailed communication and correspondence with customers through the sales process.
• Ability to set up and execute sales presentations and sales calls
• Prepare internal booking reports and ongoing up to date file maintenance
• Participate in Sales meetings, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related functions as required.
• Collaborate with Director of Sales and Director of Group Sales to develop sales strategies to improve market share.
• Collaborate with Director of Sales to establish and control budgets for sales promotion and trade show expenses.
• Work with other departments within the hotel to provide above quality service to our clients and customers.
• Professionally represent the hotel at trade shows, Marriott & community events, FAM trips and industry meetings
• Maintain relationships with local stakeholders, Destination Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre, Destination Canada, Sport Hosting, DMCs,…