Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
employee travel program
Parking discount
Public transportation discount
Paid meal breaks
Learning programs
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark known for its luxury and elegance. Established decades ago, this iconic hotel has been a centerpiece of Seattle’s hospitality scene, offering an unmatched blend of classic architecture and modern amenities. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is part of the prestigious Accor group, known globally for delivering exceptional experiences to guests across its luxury hotel portfolio. With a commitment to excellence and service, this hotel prides itself on creating memorable stays for travelers from all around the world, whether they visit for business, leisure, or special occasions.Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum two years of hotel or travel industry sales experience
- able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- bachelor's degree preferred
- advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
- experience with Opera Cloud CRM systems and GDS tools
- strong analytical skills
- excellent communication and organizational skills
- proactive and adaptable
- high level of integrity and professionalism
Job Qualifications
- Minimum two years of hotel or travel industry sales experience
- luxury experience preferred
- bachelor's degree preferred
- proven ability to build strong relationships through prospecting networking and client engagement
- excellent communication organization and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
- able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills experience with Opera Cloud CRM systems and GDS tools
- strong analytical skills and ability to interpret booking trends and production data
- high level of integrity professionalism and customer-service commitment
- proactive adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Develop solicit and manage accounts across assigned leisure and entertainment segments to meet or exceed annual revenue goals
- identify new business through proactive prospecting market research sales calls and feeder-market travel
- prepare and execute action plans that drive transient and leisure production
- accurately forecast personal bookings cancellations and pacing against budget
- build and maintain strong partnerships with travel advisors consortia partners wholesalers production companies and entertainment accounts
- conduct property tours site inspections advisor experiences and FAM trips to showcase the hotel
- provide timely professional responses to all client inquiries ensure exceptional service and follow-up
- support partners with urgent or last-minute needs including overflow walked guests and VIP arrangements
- negotiate rates and services within approved guidelines and prepare written confirmations and sales contracts
- coordinate with Revenue Management and Reservations to ensure timely and accurate loading of contracted rates across GDS CRS and brand systems
- monitor Agency360 plus production reports and booking trends to drive strategic decisions
- manage annual Consortia RFP submissions and maintain strong relationships with Virtuoso Signature Ensemble FHR Internova and other luxury partners
- ensure accurate representation on consortia marketing channels and collaborate with Marketing PR on leisure-facing visibility initiatives
- manage entertainment production travel including rate negotiations billing setup confidentiality requirements and production-specific needs
- coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery for cast crew and VIP talent
- partner with Revenue Reservations Front Office Guest Services and Housekeeping to support VIP and consortia guest experiences
- communicate major bookings trends and market intelligence to operational leaders to support hotelwide readiness
- represent the hotel at key tradeshows client events and sales missions
- engage actively with local and national networks such as PROST GBTA HSMAI and Visit Seattle
- maintain the highest standards of professionalism personal presentation and brand alignment in all interactions
- uphold Fairmont and Accor brand standards including ALL loyalty program initiatives
- maintain compliance with all company policies and participate in required sales and brand training
- perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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