Business Development Executive

Allow me to introduce myself and our company. I am Shannon McGuey, General Manager of Imperial Suites. We are a company of nearly 30 years existence built on a strong foundation developed by my father, George McGuey. We are a company of strong ethics, honesty, care, and dedication to the clients we serve. We are a loving and welcoming team, with an emphasis on Team! We support each other, and that includes the bad with the good.

Are you fueled with passion, engaged, love connecting with new people & thrive off serving those that need us? Are you looking for a self-serving & accomplishing way to earn uncapped commission resulting from your personalized strategy and growth?

The industry of Corporate Housing is unique, can be fast paced and is one that welcomes out of the box thinking. We get to bend the rules of conventional thinking, get creative & enjoy the rollercoaster ride of the hospitality industry. Once you settle into the concept it becomes addicting so get ready for a long-term journey, one with endless growth opportunities. While the industry can be fast paced, the office environment is quiet, with no public foot traffic.

Who we are looking for: Business Development - Find the opportunities & build the relationships!

Responsibilities:

• Knock on doors, build relationships, grow the business & you! (Cold calling, networking, events)
• Bring new ideas & approaches forward to enhance the sales experience for both us & the client
• Become a corporate housing & hospitality expert
• Become familiar with reservations, understand rate optimization & space management
• Maintain the relationships built by providing support & guidance where needed
• Guest meet & greets, suite tours & on call (accumulates flex time)
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
• Contribute to the team effort by assisting in responsibilities that may not be in this job description

Education / Experience: Minimum high school diploma (certificate / degree in hospitality is a bonus). Experience in both hospitality (accommodations) and business development required.

Skills: Sales, researching, customer service, motivation, organization, communication skills, team orientated, independence, ability to work under pressure, ability to take initiative, computer proficiency, attention to detail.

Personal characteristics: Punctual, positive attitude, reliable, professional appearance, team orientated, strong communication, time management, organization, energetic and ability to take initiative.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with on call requirement.

Perks: Health & dental after 3 months / Flex time / Sick Days / Bonus / RRSP matching after 1 year / Hybrid work from home after 1 year.

This is an uncapped above average commission-based position. The higher the effort, the higher the salary!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application question:

• What motivates you to do a great job at work, other than the paycheque?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Business development: 2 years (required)
• Hospitality: 2 years (required)
• Customer service: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person