Hotel Jobs in Toronto, ON

Description

The Drake Hotel never stands still and neither should you. Were more than a place to sleep eat drink; we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style; one that is genuine personal memorable and embraces the energy of discovery. We value honesty and spontaneity because thats the stuff of real connection and we believe that hospitality is an act of care.

Were looking for a Senior Hotel Sales Manager whos hungry to drive growth and take our brand to the next level. With a new Modern Wing The Drake is primed for expansion and this is your chance to lead the charge. Youll be at the forefront of building relationships and creating strategies that drive revenue for an iconic brand. Youll also be hands-on with senior leadership and have the chance to make an impact.

Alongside a competitive base salary youll earn performance bonuses that reward your achievements. We offer a high-visibility role with plenty of room for career growth and the opportunity to work within a culture that values action results and creative thinking.

What Youll Be Doing :

• Stay on top of the market - know the competition trends and what makes The Drake stand out. Youll use this knowledge to sell smarter and secure more business
• Establish a client base of key corporate accounts through active solicitation and qualifying and prospecting new business
• Prepare detailed on-brand sales presentations tailored to each lead or agency
• Participate in weekly sales and revenue strategy sessions
• Proactively seek out new business in transient segments leveraging industry tools like Hotelligence and other sales platforms to identify and connect with potential clients
• Maximize every opportunity - up-selling and creative deal structuring will be your best friends to ensure were driving the highest revenue possible
• Create revenue forecasts and budgets keeping an eye on the bigger picture while also diving into the details
• Represent The Drake at key industry trade shows networking events and client meetings both locally and beyond staying ahead of trends and building strong relationships that drive business
• Collaborate with our management team to shape and execute a strategic sales and marketing plan focused on growing our transient business
• Lead the charge on transient sales promotions - getting the word out ensuring smooth execution and tracking success
• Build lasting relationships with clients from entertainment and consortia partners to business travel managers and leisure guests through sales calls industry events FAM trips and more
• Strengthen our presence in the local and global market by connecting with key players and positioning The Drake as the go-to hotel for transient travellers
• Keep an eye on financial performance - drive revenue manage expenses and make sure were delivering strong returns for ownership
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of hotel inventory event spaces amenities packages inclusions promotions policies; as well as in-depth knowledge of all hotel F&B offerings catering menus bar and beverage offerings venue pricing and configurations

Requirements

If this sounds like you wed love to chat! Apply today and lets talk about how you can help shape the future of transient and entertainment sales at The Drake Hotel.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation and benefits package employee discounts training development support and many other unique perks as a part of joining the Drake team.

The Drake is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a positive supportive and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including but not limited to BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Colour); refugees newcomers and immigrant persons; two-spirit LGBT2Q and gender non-binary persons and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Food Handling,Hospitality Management,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,GM Vehicles,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Revenue Management,Hotel Management,Operations Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1