Wedding & Proposal Manager

Company Description

Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver’s first green roof and honey bee apiary. You’ll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront’s ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of Conde Nast; Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver’s seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:

Why work at Waterfront?

• Deeply committed to sustainability and community
• More than 50% of leadership team including c-suite, are women
• Firm believers in diversity - we have colleagues from 60 countries
• Passionate advocates for the LGBTQSIA + community - 365 days of the year, gender inclusive change rooms, only hotel brand to participate in Vancouver Pride Parade, on-going diversity training for all colleagues, hotel level committee and representation
• Industry leading Leadership program and learning program through our Academies
• Great perks - Colleague Travel Discount program, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program, Benefit Plan including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program, in addition to an Employee discount card that provides up to 50% discounted rate for travel to over 5300 Accor hotels Worldwide
• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience, starting at $70,000

Job Description

Wedding & Proposal Manager
At Fairmont Waterfront, our engaging service and delicious cuisine make every special event a truly memorable affair. Be an ambassador for our exceptional offerings as Wedding & Proposal Manager, where you will solicit new wedding and social catering accounts, entertain and maintain relationships with existing accounts. As well as oversee client events to ensure a positive guest experience.

What you will be doing:

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication
• Respond to all inquiries regarding catering space availability in a professional and timely manner, based upon strategic selling
• Create and promote unique Wedding and Proposal packages
• Use Opera Sales and Catering to track, solicit, book and follow up on accounts
• Expedite event bookings, prepare resumes, and compile and distribute conference agendas and event orders
• Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers. Attend community/social events and industry meetings
• Professionally represent the hotel at all industry/community events
• Assist with reports, competition data collection, marketing material updates including packages and collateral
• Introduce and recommend preferred vendors as determined with the revenue goal of the hotel
• Maintain good working relations with preferred vendors of the hotel and ensure adherence to event space policies, codes and regulations
• Maintain solid and open communications with all hotel operating departments
• Attend all department and hotel meetings as necessary
• Supervise support staff and provide ongoing training and support as necessary
• Resolve guest complaints as necessary

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Well established wedding market client base preferred
• Hospitality Management Degree or a Post-Secondary Degree preferred
• Experience as a Wedding Coordinator, Catering or Conference Services Manager, have a passion for Weddings
• Extensive Food and Beverage knowledge
• Knowledge of Opera Sales and Catering an asset, Word and Windows based programs
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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