WHO WE ARE:

Strategic Site Selection is Canada’s leading independent Hotel and Venue Sourcing company. Over fifteen years established, with clients ranging from large National Associations to Fortune 500 corporations, our business thrives on our people. Our culture demands dedication, integrity, intelligence, and resiliency.
The heartbeat of our brand includes growth, creative ideation, personal care, passion for planning, empathy, kindness, and care for each other. We provide a flexible work environment, while being challenged, forward thinking, and fun. We are a fierce driven team. We put our clients first and proudly celebrate a work hard/play hard methodology.
Alongside our rapid growth and expansion, we are committed to investing in the well-being of our people. Unlimited paid time off, flexible hours, and a fresh “work from anywhere” concept are only some of the perks you’ll experience as a member of our team. Join us as our brand undergoes a complete revitalization – celebrating our resilience and recognizing our unrivalled position within the industry.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration or Hospitality;
• 2+ years experience in the hotel and/or Event Management industry preferred;
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel;
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written;
• Exceptional customer service, follow through, attention to detail and timely responses for clients;
• Ability to speak, read and write in French is an asset;
• Self-motivated with ability to work well both in a team and independently;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to recognize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment;
• Efficiently multi task and prioritize to manage work load;
• Interpersonal skills - ability to deal professionally with individuals both internally and externally while resolving issues and meeting objectives and timelines.
  Strategic Site Selection is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion.
  We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience with Cvent and Salesforce software?

Experience:

• Hotel and/or Event Management: 2 years (required)

Language:

• French (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Remot

• Build and maintain trust and relationships with the organization’s existing and future clients, suppliers and partners;
• Identify and assess client needs to achieve satisfaction, anticipating potential issues before they occur;
• Research destinations and hotels to source the perfect venue for our clients’ events;
• Prepare Request For Proposals (RFP) and distribute to selected hotels via CVent;
• Accurately summarize proposals from hotels, and present to client within a timely manner;
• Negotiate guestroom rates, meeting space, liabilities etc. with venues;
• Thoroughly review contracts against an approved list of clauses to ensure a strong and accurate final agreement between the venue and the client;
• Recognize potential opportunities to up-sell our partnerships or cross-sell our sister company Sandbox Events;
• Handle client issues, providing appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and following up to ensure resolution;
• Answer and respond to telephone calls, emails, inquiries, and other requests, often corresponding on behalf of CEO;
• Regularly and accurately input data and information into company CRM (Salesforce) to ensure thorough records are kept for every client or program worked on;
• Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations as needed;
• Occasionally attend site inspections, off site supplier meetings and industry events (this position is associated with little to no travel);
• Contribute to the company’s overall growth and success;
• The position will be ever developing as the organization grows.