Job Description

Strategic Site Selection is Canada's leading independent Hotel and Venue Sourcing company. Over eighteen years established, with client's ranging from large National Associations to Fortune 500 corporations, our business thrives on our people. Our culture demands fierce perseverance, accountability, expertise, loyalty, and resiliency.

The heartbeat of our brand includes growth, creative ideation, personal care, passion for planning, empathy, and care for each other. We provide a safe work environment, while being challenged, forward thinking, and fun loving.

What We Do

Strategic Site Selection conducts unbiased and complimentary hotel and venue searches, creating proposals that align to every meeting's unique requirements. We meticulously plan site inspection itineraries connecting our clients with hotel and destination professionals. We provide value to our clients including expertise, undeniable cost savings and contract protection. Our vast network of thoroughly vetted partners means that every client has access to a supplier that suits their needs.

What We're Looking For

In keeping with Strategic Site Selection's Mission to provide The Best Site Selection Experience, the Key Account Manager (KAM) will support the Director of Global Accounts throughout various stages of the site selection process, while ensuring an impeccable client experience along the way.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Actively support the Director of Global Accounts in ways that optimize procedures; Assist with various stages of the sales cycle; checking in with clients pre, during and post-program as needed and assigning/actioning various tasks such as monitoring pickup, initiating, and managing relevant partner referrals, and tracking/inputting data into CRM Salesforce; Assist by creating RFPs, accurately summarizing hotel proposals, researching destinations, venues, and hotels as needed using Cvent; Organize and create Site Inspection Itineraries (travel & accommodation); Assist with reviewing contracts as needed; help negotiate guestroom rates, meeting space, terms, and liabilities with the hotels; Answer and respond to telephone calls, emails, inquiries, and other requests from suppliers (and clients as needed) in a professional and timely manner; Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations as needed; Maintain CRM, including data input, updating contact info, digital filing, etc.; Assist with creating and improving tools and resources used by the Director of Global Accounts team, adding value by contributing to the overall betterment of templates, procedures, etc; Ensure a seamless and positive client experience is delivered throughout every step of the site selection process, and beyond; 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; 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; Occasionally attend site inspections, off site supplier meetings and industry events (this position is associated with some travel); The position will be ever developing as the organization grows.

Position Qualifications:

Post-Secondary Diploma in relevant field or an equivalent combination of experience and education; +2 years experience in the meetings and events and/or hotel industry in a similar role; BC or AB based; Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel; Salesforce and Cvent experience an asset; Strong attention to detail; Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to recognize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment; Exceptional customer service, follow through, attention to detail and timely responses for customers. Proven ability to work well both in a team and independently; Excellent communication both written and orally.
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.

Job Type: Full-time/part-time, Permanent, Remote (with some travel)

Location: BC or AB

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 CAD (plus potential bonuses)

Benefits:

Casual dress Great Benefits Plan Employee assistance program Paid time off (unlimited PTO after one year of service)
We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you currently, or in the future, need sponsorship to work in Canada? Do you have experience with Cvent and Salesforce software? Are you based in BC and/or AB?
Experience:

Hotel and/or Event Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Erin, ON