Sales Representative

Workplace: 3125 boulevard Hochelaga, Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1V4A8

Status: Full-time

Salary: Starting at 52 000$ per year + participation in the sales incentive plan
Immediate Supervisor: Operations Director until the end of the Sales & Marketing Director’s maternity leave

Travelodge Québec

Located at the gateway to Quebec City, the Travelodge Quebec offers 230 rooms and suites, as well as 12 conference and banquet rooms. Whether for leisure or business, the Travelodge Quebec is distinguished by its complete range of services: ample free covered parking, events for up to 450 people, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool with sauna, Bistro Bar, and many others. Our ideal location provides quick and easy access to the region's road network, and the hotel is within walking distance of the region's most famous attractions and the best shopping and dining in the area.

If you are passionate about sales and are a sociable person with excellent interpersonal skills, we have an opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients within the T&T and SMERF segments.

• Identify new business opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally in these segments.

• Conduct targeted prospecting activities: cold calls, client visits, trade shows, and sales missions.

• Prepare customized sales proposals, follow up accordingly, and close agreements.

• Collaborate closely with the front desk, food and beverage, and banquet teams to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.

• Keep the client database (CRM) up to date and produce regular performance reports.

• Actively participate in sales department meetings, marketing campaigns, and performance reviews.

• Monitor market trends and competitor activities and provide strategic recommendations.

• Work in synergy with other members of the sales team to optimize overall performance.

• Perform all other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Diploma in hotel management, tourism, marketing, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of sales experience in the hotel sector, ideally within the T&T or SMERF segments.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and a results-oriented approach.

• Proficiency with computer tools and CRM systems.

• Bilingualism (French/English) required, both spoken and written, due to our international clientele.

• Availability for occasional travel (client visits, trade shows).

Education: College Diploma (D.E.C.) in Tourism or Hospitality — An asset.

What the hotel offers you:

• Benefits and reduced rates for travel in Wyndham and Tidan Group hotels
• Free parking
• Free access to the fitness room
• Meals provided during shifts
• Health and dental insurance
• Dry cleaning services
• 5 personal days off
• Cell phone plan

Required Years of Experience:

• 1 to 2 years or more in sales and/or event coordination and/or in a tourism business.

Who are we:

Tidan is a hotel and real estate group that has been in business for 52 years with a portfolio of 12 hotels and more than 65 real estate properties, as well as the largest tennis club across North America. To learn more about Tidan, please visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en/.

Why join our team:

Apart from competitive salaries, we offer benefits such as group insurance, which includes life insurance, disability insurance, and medical and dental insurance, in addition to vision care. Our employees have 24/7 virtual access to healthcare professionals through the Employee Assistance Program. You also have personal days and vacations that are planned according to the department and the hotel you join. A bonus is also provided via our referral program and more.

We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performing team, whether through training or by strengthening team relationships. We admire our employees who set themselves professional challenges, and we support them in achieving them. Take the step and join the Tidan team through our many job opportunities, whether in the hotel or real estate sector. There is a place for you.