Special Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager

AccorHotel • Whistler, BC

5d • CA$70,000 - CA$80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As Special Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will be the steward of Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s most iconic traditions while driving the evolution of our signature experiences. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will lead the planning, promotion, execution, and continuous enhancement of hallmark events such as Easter, Summer Camp, Celebrate, Festive, and other memorable guest experiences. This role requires a strategic leader who can balance legacy and innovation - developing exceptional events, cultivating impactful partnerships, and creating experiences that strengthen our luxury positioning, drive revenue, and deepen engagement with guests, partners, and the Whistler community.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in senior event management, experiential marketing, hospitality, tourism, or a related field
• Proven success leading high-profile events and developing strategic partnerships or sponsorship programs
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting results, and measuring ROI
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing initiatives that drive event awareness and attendance
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within luxury hospitality, destination marketing, tourism, or premium consumer brands preferred
• Degree or diploma in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality, or a related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s signature events portfolio, ensuring programs remain relevant, profitable, and aligned with the resort’s luxury positioning
• Develop and execute a long-term events strategy that balances tradition, innovation, community engagement, and guest expectations
• Lead the full event lifecycle including concept development, planning, marketing, execution, post-event analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Operations teams to integrate events into the overall resort experience
• Identify, secure, and manage strategic sponsorships and partnerships that elevate guest experiences and create mutual value
• Build and maintain relationships with luxury brands, tourism organizations, community partners, and industry stakeholders
• Position Fairmont Chateau Whistler as a premier destination for distinctive mountain experiences and high-profile partnerships
• Develop event budgets, track financial performance, and ensure return on investment objectives are achieved
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including revenue, guest satisfaction, attendance, media exposure, and brand impact
• Represent Fairmont Chateau Whistler at community events, industry functions, and partnership meetings while acting as a brand ambassador for the resort
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Director of Sales & Marketing and Executive Committee regarding event performance and partnership opportunities
• Ensure sponsorship commitments and deliverables are executed to the highest standard and provide measurable value to partners

Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree