<p class="text-node"><strong>SALES AND EVENTS DIRECTOR</strong></p><p class="text-node"><strong>PALACE ROYAL HOTEL | JARO HOTELS</strong></p><p class="text-node">775 Honoré-Mercier Avenue, Quebec City (Quebec)</p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Salary:</strong> To be discussed based on experience and qualifications</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Status:</strong> Full-time, permanent</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday to Friday</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Work mode:</strong> 100% on-site</p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><strong>ABOUT JARO HOTELS</strong></p><p class="text-node">A 100% Quebec-based company, JARO Hotels encompasses 6 establishments, over 1,200 rooms and suites, 4 restaurants, and nearly 650 employees. We focus on service excellence, business development, and customer loyalty.</p><p class="text-node"><strong>THE POSITION</strong></p><p class="text-node">Reporting to general management, you will lead the sales and events operations of the Palace Royal Hotel. You will be responsible for developing hotel and corporate clientele, selling accommodation for groups, conventions, and events, as well as supervising the team and achieving revenue objectives.</p><p class="text-node"><strong>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Manage the sales department:</strong> supervise the sales and event coordination team, set priorities, allocate tasks, and ensure the follow-up on objectives.</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Business Development:</strong> prospect companies, associations, agencies, and event organizers to attract new clients and develop lasting partnerships.</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Sell hotel and event services:</strong> promote accommodation, meeting rooms, conventions, and event packages, then prepare commercial proposals tailored to client needs.</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Negotiate and finalize agreements:</strong> negotiate rates and terms, ensure follow-up on submissions and contracts, and maintain lasting relationships with major accounts.</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Supervise group and event accounts:</strong> ensure the coordination of client needs with hotel teams, from reservation to service delivery.</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Optimize results:</strong> analyze sales and revenue, monitor market trends, and implement strategies to increase occupancy rates, group sales, and profitability.</p></li><li><p class="text-node"><strong>Ensure customer satisfaction:</strong> intervene in specific situations, ensure personalized follow-up, and foster loyalty as well as recurring sales.</p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><strong>DESIRED PROFILE</strong></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node">Training in hospitality management, sales, marketing, events, or related field;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Significant experience in sales and business development, ideally in hospitality;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Experience in managing groups, conventions, meetings, or events;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Experience in team management and commercial negotiation;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written, to communicate with a diverse clientele;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Leadership, organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Autonomy, strategic thinking, and results-oriented.</p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><strong>OUR BENEFITS</strong></p><ul class="list-node"><li><p class="text-node">Compensation based on experience and qualifications;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Performance-based bonuses available;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Group insurance;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Vacation days above labor standards;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Preferential rates in our establishments;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Referral program of $500;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">35% discount on RTC subscriptions;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Continuous training and advancement opportunities;</p></li><li><p class="text-node">Recognition of years of service.</p></li></ul><p class="text-node"><strong>Need more information?:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="mailto:dotation@hotelsjaro.com">dotation@hotelsjaro.com</a> | 418 380-6875, ext. 4471</p><p class="text-node"><em>Only candidates authorized to work in Canada will be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted. JARO Hotels adheres to the principles of equality and equity in employment. In accordance with Law 25, applications will be kept for a maximum of six months, then deleted.</em></p>
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