Special Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager

Job Description

As Special Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will be the steward of Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s most iconic traditions while driving the evolution of our signature experiences. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will lead the planning, promotion, execution, and continuous enhancement of hallmark events such as Easter, Summer Camp, Celebrate, Festive, and other memorable guest experiences. This role requires a strategic leader who can balance legacy and innovation - developing exceptional events, cultivating impactful partnerships, and creating experiences that strengthen our luxury positioning, drive revenue, and deepen engagement with guests, partners, and the Whistler community.

This is a full-time, permanent position, starting as soon as possible.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Job Duties Include:

• Own and evolve Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s signature events portfolio, ensuring programs remain relevant, profitable, and aligned with the resort’s luxury positioning

• Develop and execute a long-term events strategy that balances tradition, innovation, community engagement, and guest expectations

• Lead the full event lifecycle including concept development, planning, marketing, execution, post-event analysis, and reporting

• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Operations teams to integrate events into the overall resort experience

• Identify, secure, and manage strategic sponsorships and partnerships that elevate guest experiences and create mutual value

• Build and maintain relationships with luxury brands, tourism organizations, community partners, and industry stakeholders

• Position Fairmont Chateau Whistler as a premier destination for distinctive mountain experiences and high-profile partnerships

• Develop event budgets, track financial performance, and ensure return on investment objectives are achieved

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including revenue, guest satisfaction, attendance, media exposure, and brand impact

• Represent Fairmont Chateau Whistler at community events, industry functions, and partnership meetings while acting as a brand ambassador for the resort

• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Director of Sales & Marketing and Executive Committee regarding event performance and partnership opportunities

• Ensure sponsorship commitments and deliverables are executed to the highest standard and provide measurable value to partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in senior event management, experiential marketing, hospitality, tourism, or a related field

• Proven success leading high-profile events and developing strategic partnerships or sponsorship programs

• Experience working within luxury hospitality, destination marketing, tourism, or premium consumer brands preferred

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting results, and measuring ROI

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing initiatives that drive event awareness and attendance

• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments

• Degree or diploma in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality, or a related discipline preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided

• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide

• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes

• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com

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