Calgary Sales Associate

The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LLSR lift pass

Reciprocal discounts with other skiRes

Free group lessons

Free employee transportation

Food and Beverage discounts

Staff events

Job summary

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is seeking a Calgary Sales Associate to support the Sales Team with Lake Louise Plus Cards, Corporate and Group tickets, and other products. Reporting to the Director of Growth, you will prospect for new accounts and provide timely service, while also supporting the Marketing and Sales departments during peak times.

This is a Calgary-based, full-time seasonal hourly position requiring a valid driver's license and a passion for the ski industry.

Qualifications

• Previous Sales experience an asset.
• Postsecondary education preferred.
• Must be organized, responsible and flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be friendly, outgoing and enjoy meeting new people.
• Self motivated, with high energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to analyze and interpret client needs and offer solutions.
• Ability to travel occasionally to promote the ski resort and attend events.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite is an asset (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support Director of Growth in day-to-day activities.
• Qualify new business prospects and build high potential prospect lists.
• Lead corporate and university bulk ticket programs for growth.
• Support Summer Gondola and Shuttle Sales programs.
• Manage the Summer Commission Sales program.
• Work with accounting on invoicing and payments for accounts.
• Prepare product orders and packaging for distribution.
• Maintain relationships with account contacts.
• Collaborate with Sales team to meet account needs.
• Support ski show and brand activation efforts.
• Provide on-resort support during peak times.
• Handle administrative tasks and assist events/sponsorships teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Friendly & outgoing

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Self motivated

Customer service

Willing to travel occasionally

Energetic

Education

Postsecondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time - Seasonal - Hourly Sales & Marketing Resort, Lake Louise, AB, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2690

Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!

The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a wildlife interpretive centre and sightseeing gondola in the summer months.

Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.

At present some of our Winter Employee Perks include:

• LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,700)
• Reciprocal discounts with other ski resorts
• Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
• Free LLSR recreational opportunities including tubing and sightseeing gondola rides
• Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
• Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
• Friend and Family discounted day passes
• Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
• Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
• Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
• Employee recognition programs
• Long Service Award programs
• Opportunity for educational growth and development
• Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
• Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
• RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
• Extended health care plan depending on length of service
• Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes

The Lake Louise Ski Resort and Summer Gondola is seeking a Calgary Sales Associate. This Calgary based position is responsible for providing support to the Sales Team, particularly in Calgary and the surrounding area, with a focus on the sale and distribution of Lake Louise Plus Cards, Corporate, and Group tickets and other products. Reporting to the Director of Growth, this person will work with the sales team to prospect for new consignment and group accounts and ensure that all accounts receive a high level of service and their product in a timely manner. The sales associate will also provide administrative support to the Marketing and Sales department and support the ski area in various roles during peak times. Valid driver’s license will be required to perform duties.

Responsibilities:

• Support Director of Growth in day-to-day activities
• Qualify new business prospects and build and active high potential prospect list for new retailer, corporate, and group ticket and trip accounts.
• Lead Corporate and University bulk ticket programs with strong focus on growth
• Support Summer Gondola and Shuttle Sales programs
• Manage the Summer Commission Sales program
• Work closely with the accounting department in the invoicing and collecting payments from corporate, retail, and group accounts
• Packaging and preparing product orders for distribution
• Checking stock at accounts to avoid low inventory
• Ensure point-of-sale materials are present in retail accounts
• Maintain accurate records of all visits, deliveries, and accurate supply count
• Maintaining relationships with account contacts
• Work closely with Sales team to ensure all needs of accounts are met
• Ski show and brand activation support
• On resort support including Familiarization and partner trip hosting, Groups Sales team support, and other duties as required during peak times.
• Administrative tasks and other duties as required
• Work alongside the events and sponsorships team to assist in acquiring event and resort sponsorships through leveraging existing relationships

Qualifications:

• Previous Sales experience an asset. Postsecondary education preferred
• Ability to smile and have fun while accomplishing all required tasks is essential.
• Must be organized, responsible and flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be friendly, outgoing and enjoy meeting new people
• Self motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of clients and offer the appropriate options, solutions and resolutions required
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers
• Ability to occasionally travel to promote the ski resort, attend sales events and brand activations
• Flexibility to work occasional weekend and evenings, if required
• Must have a strong passion for the Ski/Snowboard Industry, the mountains and an outdoor lifestyle
• Advanced Skiing or Snowboarding ability an asset.
• Must have strong and professional written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Suite is an asset (Excel, Word, Outlook)