Manager, Destination Development, Québec City

Cantrav Services inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantrav Services inc. is seeking a seasoned Manager, Destination Development - Québec City to build awareness, demand and long-term value in the meetings and events industry.

You will position Cantrav as the trusted local expert by leveraging a network of hotels, venues, DMOs and industry partners to drive sustainable, profitable business. The role emphasizes strategic relationship building, destination advocacy, and disciplined sales execution within Québec City’s tourism sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales within hotels, events or tourism
• Background in destination management or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and growth
• Highly organized, responsive and energetic
• Self-starter, able to work independently
• Experience presenting to decision makers
• Proven relationship-building through communication and negotiation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Accountability, tact, judgment and diplomacy
• Maintain communications with Cantrav personnel, partners and contractors
• Excellent knowledge of tourism in Québec City region
• Strong time management and MS Office proficiency

Skills

5+ years in sales

Destination management

Sales growth

Organized and proactive

Self-starter

Public speaking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Accountability and diplomacy

Stakeholder communication

Local tourism knowledge

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Job description

A true business professional, relationship-driven, and commercially minded, the Manager, Destination Development - Québec City is responsible for building awareness, demand and long-term value for Cantrav by positioning the company as the trusted local expert within the meetings and events industry. The mission of this role is to generate sustainable, profitable business through strategic relationship building, destination advocacy, and disciplined sales execution. Through a strong referral network of industry partners, including hotels, venues, and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO), the Manager positions Cantrav as the trusted local authority for DMC and Event Production services.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 5+ years working in a sales or a business development role within the hotel, event or tourism industry
• Background in destination management or proven, related experience
• A demonstrated ability to drive sales and organizational growth
• Highly organized, responsive and energetic
• Self-starter, can effectively work independently, and is highly attuned to client needs
• Experience giving formal presentations to key decision makers with the ability to properly articulate the message
• Experience developing professional and productive business relationships through communication, collaboration, and negotiation
• Strong written skills and professional communication ability
• Proven ability to demonstrate high levels of accountability, tact, judgment and diplomacy
• Foster and maintain regular and effective communications with Cantrav personnel, suppliers, external partners or stakeholders and contractors
• Excellent knowledge of the tourism industry and tourism infrastructure in Québec City and the surrounding area
• Excellent time management skillsStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, utilizing professional business practices