Sales and Marketing Assistant (2 months contract)

Job description

Company Description

Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Sales and Marketing Assistant.       

What is in it for you:

·  Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
·  Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
·  Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
·  Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
·  Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
·  Comprehensive extended health benefits package

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to:

·  Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external clients
·  Have a complete understanding and knowledge of hotel’s services and facilities
·  Work with the Events & Activations Manager and Marketing and Sales Coordinator to execute strategic public relations aligned with regional campaigns
·  Research and recommend influencers, influencer marketing trends and brand collaboration ideas
·  Assist in creating social media content schedule/plans for all stakeholders (Destination, F&B, Rooms) and engage with followers in a timely manner
·  Ensure the tone is consistent throughout all posts, engagement and responses, embodying Fairmont brand standards
·  Work closely with the marketing team to create and promote events: assist with logistics, collateral and support of press events, manage RSVPs list and event check-ins, assist with event communications to internal departments and research new event trends and partners
·  Assist team in conducting client site inspections of the property
·  Coordinate with other departments within the hotel to ensure distribution of important information
·  Provide administrative duties as required by Director of Sales & Marketing and marketing team
·  Maintain an orderly work environment
·  Occasional Saturday office coverage may be required
·  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree and/or Hotel Management degree/diploma preferred
·  Previous Sales or Marketing, Social Media Experience preferred
·  Bilingual preferred
·  Must be fluent in English (written and oral)
·  Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
·  Eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

·  Frequent sitting throughout shift
·  Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
·  Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

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