Sales representative

Work place: 50 Boul René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, Québec H2Z 1A2

Status: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour

The Travelodge Montreal is an affordable hotel located in the downtown area of the great metropolis. Are you looking for a pleasant, supportive, and professional work environment where the art of hospitality, politeness, and a smile are in the DNA of the employees? Don't miss your chance and join the Travelodge Montreal team.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the Sales Representative is responsible for all revenue generated within the assigned market segment. The successful candidate must achieve or exceed a set of specific financial objectives by increasing the contribution from existing accounts, developing new business sources, and expanding the scope within segments to align with the hotel's overall financial goals. The Account Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive strategic business plan aimed at dynamically increasing market share.

Responsibilities:

• Solicit, develop, and expand key accounts and clients to generate additional opportunities for the hotel.
• Develop and maintain business relationships and key partnerships to increase rates, volume, and revenue for the company.
• Identify the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and location needs.
• Conduct research on markets and potential clients to continuously and favorably increase the hotel's client list based on the specific market.
• Develop and expand the corporate, Canadian, and international group segment.
• Establish strong business relationships with key industry contacts and trade organizations.
• Develop, maintain, and help grow business relationships to increase prices, volume, and revenue.
• Strategically structure prices for each category segment.
• Promote and sell the company's products and services within an assigned territory by soliciting current or new clients.
• Evaluate and establish prices, credit terms, guarantees, and delivery dates.
• Participate in regional industry activities.
• Develop sales strategies.
• Prepare or have sales contracts prepared.
• Build and maintain relationships with current as well as new clients.
• Any other related tasks to ensure the quality of the department's service.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of the tourism and hotel industry.
• In-depth understanding of the business travel, wholesalers, and tour environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of sales experience, experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment.
• Knowledge of Opera PMS or other property management system.
• Strong sales, negotiation, presentation, and business writing skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.

Languages: Bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written is required for this position as we serve an international client.

Who are we:

Tidan is a hotel and real estate group 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. At Tidan, the well-being of its employees is important. To this end, several policies have been developed and put in place.

To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/fr/.

Why join the Tidan team:

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer social benefits, such as group insurance consisting of life insurance, disability insurance, and medical and dental insurance, as well as vision care. Our employees have virtual access 24/7 to health professionals through the employee assistance program. You have personal days and vacation days that are planned according to the department and the hotel you join. In addition, a retirement plan is also offered. A bonus is also provided through our referral program and much more.

We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a highly performing team, whether through training or solidifying team relationships. We have admiration for our employees who take on professional challenges and we support them in their achievement. Take the step and join the Tidan team through our multiple job opportunities, whether in the hotel or real estate industry, there is a place for you.