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Brent O'Connor

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Sales Director, Corporate Hospitality & Events at Pacific Destination Services Inc.
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brent OConnor is a Sales Director at Pacific Destination Services, specializing in corporate hospitality and events for major occasions like the FIFA World Cup. With over three decades of experience, he excels in program design, event production, and business development across Western Canada.

Outside of his professional life, Brent is a dedicated dog lover. He has a passion for connecting people and building lasting relationships, a skill that translates from his career into his personal interactions. People who have worked with him describe him as well-connected, resourceful, and professional.

He has been recognized as a "Top Sales Manager - Worldwide" for his outstanding contributions to sales.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Sales Director, Corporate Hospitality & Events
Job Level
Junior
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Brent shows up

Early Adopter
Big Vision Person
Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Brent cares about

FIFA World Cup 2026
His current role and recent activity focus heavily on delivering corporate hospitality and event services for the upcoming FIFA games in Vancouver.
Hospitality Sales Strategy
He has authored articles on improving sales processes and addressing talent gaps within the Canadian hotel and hospitality sector.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Sales Director, Corporate Hospitality & Events
Pacific Destination Services Inc.
6-2023
Business Growth Strategist
Bed + Plate Sales Strategies
8-2022 - 6-2023
Senior Sales Consultant
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel & Westin Wall Centre Hotel
9-2013 - 5-2022
Director of Sales
Glowbal Restaurant Group
6-2012 - 6-2013
Director of Business Development - North America
Quintaro Imaging Inc.
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Education
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University of Calgary
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SCC
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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