Manager, Destination Development, Québec City
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original 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
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 skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, utilizing professional business practices
More about this job
Responsibilities
Build awareness, demand, and long-term business value for Cantrav by positioning it as a trusted local expert in the meetings and events industry. Generate sustainable, profitable business through strategic relationships, destination advocacy, industry referrals, and disciplined sales execution.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of sales or business development experience in the hotel, event, or tourism industry, plus destination management experience or a related background. Candidates should demonstrate sales growth, strong relationship-building and presentation skills, excellent knowledge of Québec City tourism, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Sales
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Destination Advocacy
- Sales Execution
- Client Needs Assessment
- Formal Presentations
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Tourism Industry Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Sales
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing
Keywords
- Destination Development
- Destination Management
- Event Production
- Meetings And Events
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Destination Advocacy
- Referral Network
- Hotels
- Venues
- Destination Marketing Organizations
- Client Needs
- Presentations
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Québec City Tourism Infrastructure