We are seeking a highly qualified Director of Sales and Marketing for a premier hotel and resort position in the Canadian Maritimes. This opportunity stands out as one of the best available in the region, particularly given our clients esteemed reputation built over many decades. This role offers a competitive base salary, an attractive and achievable bonus structure, as well as exceptional lifestyle perks. If you are looking for a progressive career in sales and marketing that also provides a healthy work-life balance, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Additionally, there is the potential for future career growth to manage your own property within this leading hospitality group. The ideal candidate must possess strong sales and marketing management leadership skills, having excelled in a similar role at a top-tier property. While the position is open to applicants from all over Canada, Please note that relocation assistance will be limited. Our client desires an exceptional Director of Sales and Marketing for a luxurious, branded, first-class property in the Maritimes. The selected individual will be responsible for strategic revenue targeting and will lead and develop a team of professional salespeople. The role requires complete responsibility for generating top-line revenue to meet or exceed budget expectations. You will develop and implement an effective revenue-generating plan aimed at achieving the highest possible occupancy rates and revenue. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in key sales initiatives, including sales blitzes, familiarization trips, client events, and tradeshows in Canada and the USA. A strong online presence and awareness of current trends in both branded and non-branded segments of the industry are essential. Candidates must demonstrate a comprehensive approach to obtaining and maintaining a prioritized list of accounts, focusing on cultivating relationships and building business. Providing a stable and positive work environment for the sales team to achieve budgeted goals is crucial. The ability to quickly assess situations, evaluate alternatives, and decide on an action plan is a must. The ideal candidate should be logical and analytical, capable of breaking down problems to focus on facts, without being swayed by emotional arguments. They should demonstrate independence in their work and bring a mature, productive mindset to leading their sales team. A proven track record of success in managing major group and transit sales is required. Preference will be given to candidates currently serving as a Director of Sales and Marketing, particularly those with extensive experience in a four-star property in Eastern Canada or elsewhere. This position reports directly to the General Manager. Our client offers a very attractive and competitive salary in the range of $135.000 with a progressive and predefined bonus. This hotel organization also offers an exceptional company benefits and other perks. If you are seeking an amazing sales and marketing career opportunity with excellent work and lifestyle balance, then this may just be the right move for you If you are interested in this role and meet all the requirements, please forward your resume in PDF or Word format to: robin@renardinternational.com. We will respond with further information regarding this search assignment. Please Note: Not in Nova Scotia but in one of the other provinces. Please note that proven Canadian resort or hotel experience is required for this position, and candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. For the past 55 years, we have assisted the hospitality industry by matching our clients'' management talent requirements with our applicants career aspirations. Kind regards, and wishing you all the best in 2025 Robin. Robin Sheardown Executive Vice-President RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS Corporate Offices: 121 Richmond Street West, Suite 601 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 2K1 Tel: 416 364 8325 Ext: 251 Email: robin@renardinternational.com www.renardinternational.com www.renardnewsletter.com The Most Trusted Name in the Hospitality Industry For now over 55 years, we have assisted the Hospitality Industry by matching our Clients Management Talent Requirements and Meeting our Applicants Career Aspirations.
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Director of Sales and Marketing