Company Description Fairmont Vancouver Airport is located steps away from the airline gates and offers 397 beautifully appointed accommodations. It is the only hotel within Vancouver International Airport and provides guest rooms and suites that are spacious, soundproofed, and feature floor‑to‑ceiling windows with unobstructed views of the airport runways and North Shore Mountains. Why work for Fairmont Vancouver Airport? An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace places people at the heart of everything we do. The opportunity to join one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®, with over 50% of our leadership team female and over 50% of promotions occurring from within, is available. Benefits A chance to be part of something big – serving visitors from across the globe for FIFA 2026 in Canada’s only luxury airport terminal hotel. Opportunity to live, work and play around the world through employee travel and internal transfer programs. Ability to contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Sustainability and DEI Committees. Generous perks – complimentary dry cleaning, duty meal in our colleague dining room, transit reimbursement, and complimentary hotel stay through Be Our Guest program. Hotel and dining discounts – employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide. Comprehensive benefits – extended medical, dental, vision, company‑matched Pension Plan and more. Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, and special leave. Competitive salary starting at $130,000, commensurate with experience. Job Description Director, Sales & Marketing As Director of Sales & Marketing, you will architect and steer hotel sales and marketing strategies into a new era of growth and innovation. The senior role demands visionary leadership, strategic marketing acumen, and sales expertise to elevate our brand and drive revenue. What You Will Be Doing Lead the hotel’s overall commercial strategy, aligning sales, marketing, events, rooms, and food & beverage initiatives to drive revenue and long‑term success. Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term sales, marketing, and business strategies to achieve revenue goals and grow market share. Collaborate with hotel leadership, regional teams, and Fairmont partners to support pricing, forecasting, digital marketing, and commercial performance strategies. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and business performance to identify opportunities and adapt strategies as needed. Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and the execution of key sales programs and initiatives. Build strong relationships with clients, tourism partners, airport and community organizations, and third‑party travel partners. Lead and develop a high‑performing sales and marketing team through coaching, mentorship, and ongoing career development. Foster a collaborative, people‑focused culture that encourages creativity, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Promote strong communication and teamwork across departments while modeling Fairmont’s values and service culture through hands‑on leadership. Qualifications Proven leadership experience in hotel sales and marketing, inspiring teams and driving results. Background in hospitality, tourism, or a related industry with a solid understanding of commercial strategy and revenue management. Collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and building strong team culture. Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, confident engaging clients, partners, media, and team members. Comfortable working with data, forecasting, and budgets, turning insights into action. Tech‑savvy and confident using hotel and business systems, including Opera and Microsoft Office platforms. A natural connector who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and brings energy, creativity, and curiosity to the role. Prior experience in a Director of Sales & Marketing role is an asset. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are an inclusive company and aim to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent. Additional Information Position now open and actively hiring. Please apply through the official career portal. Employees benefit from comprehensive health, enrichment, and travel opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr