BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Toronto

Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel in Toronto seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to drive event sales and maximize revenue. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in the hotel market, ensuring high-quality service for various events. This role offers a base salary with significant bonus potential and long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of banquet hall, convention, hotel, or similar sales experience.
• Proven track record of achievements within the hotel market in event sales.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage hotel details for large and small group events.
• Maximize event revenues and profits while delivering high-quality service.
• Manage financial aspects of event planning and execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Sales

Event Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager responsible for the sales of all banqueting and conference centre events, ranging from corporate meetings to social gatherings, to meet revenue goals at this 5-star international hotel property in Toronto.

The ideal candidate must be outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented, and capable of bringing in new business. Experience in contracting banqueting and conference events, along with a mature and energetic approach to driving events business, is essential. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in planning and coordinating special events, with proven ability to communicate effectively at all management levels and assist operational staff.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of achievements within the hotel market in event sales, with the ability to think creatively for new results while maintaining guest satisfaction. They should be excited about the challenges of working at a 5-star international brand hotel and seek a long-term, rewarding career.

Job Duties and Qualifications

• Hybrid work arrangement available
• 3-5 years of banquet hall, convention, hotel, or similar sales experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Reports to the Director of Catering
• Plan and manage hotel details for large and small group events such as weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings
• Maximize event revenues and profits while delivering high-quality service
• Superior negotiation and selling skills for event planning and execution
• Manage financial aspects of event planning and execution
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

This position offers an annual base salary of $50,000 with an exceptional annual sales bonus of up to $150,000 and long-term career opportunities within this international hotel organization in Toronto.

Please send your full resume in MS Word format to [e-mail]. We will contact you with further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Brian
Brian Renard, Executive Director of Recruitment
RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS
601 – 121 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON Canada M5H 2K1
Tel: [phone], ext. 226
Email: [e-mail]