Sales and Event Specialist

CN Tower / Tour CN; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 57 293 - 64 455; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary CN Tower tickets after 3 months

Résumé du poste

CN Tower / Tour CN in Toronto is seeking an experienced Event Planner responsible for planning and executing events. You will manage all aspects of events from contracts to onsite management, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and organization.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in event management along with strong organizational skills and familiarity with hospitality services. Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in event planning or management.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in hospitality and tourism sales.
• Familiarity with corporate and leisure services.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for all aspects of event planning and production.
• Handle planning, site inspections, and post-event evaluations.
• Manage client contracts and satisfaction throughout the process.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Contract negotiation

Event planning

Bilingualism (English/French)

Formation

Diploma or Degree in hospitality, tourism, sales, marketing, business or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of planning and production for events. Assist in development and implementation of the Sales plan and budget in compliance with strategic goals. Develop and actively solicit new business prospecting lists and prioritize customer accounts. Achieve monthly quotas linking sales activities, revenue generation and new business leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Event quotes, planning, contracts, and production – responsible for all aspects of planning and production for meetings and events at the CN Tower and responsible for all products and services at the event.
• Planning and Production of Meetings and Events
  • Handle planning and production of events from start to finish including on‑site event management.
  • Conduct site inspections and familiarization tours to liaise with clients, identifying client needs and satisfaction.
  • Establish products and services to meet client budgets and deadlines.
  • Create proposals and financial contracts.
  • Finalize all details pertaining to event and prepare an event planning document; communicate with clients on a regular basis.
  • Co‑ordinate services for client events such as facilities, catering, signage, displays, floral and decoration, translation, special needs requirements, audio‑visual equipment, printing and security.
  • Conduct post‑event evaluation; review and follow‑up on customer comments to provide input and feedback to management for ongoing service provision and quality.
  • Review invoices and prepare for approval, maintain financial records, review final billing submitted to clients and prepare reports.
  • Provide weekly/monthly productivity summaries.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in event planning or management.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in hospitality and tourism corporate and/or leisure sales.
• Superior organizational skills to manage large volumes of business and opportunities from various sources and to coordinate multiple projects.
• High degree of judgment, diplomacy and tact to responsibly deal with client contract negotiations and recovery.
• A relevant college diploma or university degree in hospitality, tourism, sales, marketing, business or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate and leisure services and products, and with event planning, catering, sales and marketing business processes.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Recruitment Range

$57,293 - $64,455

Short Term Incentive Plan Target

Performance‑based incentive up to 8% of eligible earnings.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Employee Family Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pension, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Complimentary CN Tower tickets after 3 months.
• Food and Retail discounts.

EEO Statement

Canada Lands Company CLC Limited is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canada Lands Company is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please inform us as soon as possible and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.