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This seasonal job is posted as part of our recruitment for summer 2024, with start dates March 15 to October 31st
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What will your work environment be like?:
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Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com
Coordination of all activities relating to affiliate sales and events at Golden Skybridge.
This seasonal job is posted as part of our recruitment for summer 2024, with start dates March 15 to October 31st
This role will pay an hourly rate of $20 per hour
What perks can you expect?:- The Sales & Event Coordinator plays an important role in the Pursuit Sales Team and supports the overall day-to-day sales activities with our affiliate partners at Golden Skybridge. This person will be responsible for coordinating and executing internal and external group events and programs and lead the overall day-to-day sales activities with our affiliate partners in the region. . The primary focus is to ensure partners understand all the Pursuit products they will sell to their guests and to ensure the best possible guest experience for both our partners and guests.
- To be successful in this position you must have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively. You must have a passion for building relationships, and striving to have fun while doing that will be the most important aspect of this position!
- This position is ideal for someone looking to do many positions during the summer and is able to quickly multitask. As you will be required to support many departments at Golden Skybridge, we are looking for a candidate who is able to communicate effectively. The success of this position resides in the desire to act as a pivot person for many services at Golden Skybridge. If you have a passion for building relationships, and you are striving to have fun while doing that, we would love to hear from you!
- This role provides a great opportunity for someone who is looking to have some fun meeting people, share stories about the incredible experiences we offer throughout the Canadian Rockies, and is interested in expanding or utilizing their sales skills this summer.
- This is a seasonal position, with a preferred start date of March 15th through to October 31st, 2024 with a possibility to extend based on the needs of the business.
- Build & maintain strong industry relationships with our partners within the territory - Golden, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs & Revelstoke, including Golden Skybridge Leadership Team the Pursuit Sales Team - approximately 50% of their time out of the office visiting partners
- Conduct sales calls, familiarization (FAM) tours, site inspections, and product training sessions with partners, weekly and as required
- Liaise closely with the Affiliate Sales Manager to ensure strategy and targets are aligned across Banff Jasper Collection
- Participate in idea generation for sales activities and ways to increase sales and improve processes in order to exceed sales targets and provide exceptional service to our partners.
- Plan, organize, attend and bring to completion all team member internal events.
- Support the Golden Skybridge Coordinator with staff orientation program.
- Assist with the coordination and execution of Group Event Management (GEM) programs and special events including set up, flow of event and tear down
- Promote Pursuit products during affiliate visits and selected regional events (i.e.: affiliate appreciation events, Open House Days, Canada Day, Pursuit local’s days, affiliates FAM)
- Collect, track and input data on various measurables (statistics and reporting)
- Execute all work in a safe, professional manner in compliance with H&S and our Always Honest Policy
- Actively participate in committees (Green Team, Promise to Place, Health & Safety Committee, Fun Committee)
- Ideal Skills and Experience
A driver’s license and own vehicle is required for this role, which must be converted to a BC Class 5 driving license with interest in upgrading to a BC Class 4 License. Expenses will be reimbursed based on KM travelled.- Energetic, enthusiastic, quick learner who sells their passion for Pursuit and its products.
- Excellent hospitality mindset and guest service skills, including dedicated service to both internal and external clients.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to see multiple projects and tasks through to completion on a timely basis.
- Self-starter that has the confidence and ability to work independently and can think proactively.
- Confident public speaker to various groups sizes.
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.
- Highly detail-oriented, with strong administration and organization skills.
- Drive to foster a strong team, build a healthy company culture, and creating positive experiences for employees and guests alike.
- Physical working environment with walking and stair climbing and standing required.
- Knowledge of Salesforce, Delphi.fdc (CRM) (an asset).
- Knowledge of the tourism industry and local knowledge of the area - Bow Valley, Columbia Valley Golden & Jasper (an asset).
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools essential (eg.: Excel, Outlook, PPT, Word, Teams).
- Takes initiative and be persistent in overcoming obstacles, all while exercising excellent judgement.
- Demonstrate high levels of positive energy and a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments - strives to go beyond what is expected.
What will your work environment be like?:
- Beautiful. You’ll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
- Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
- Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog.
- Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
This list describes at a high level what a Sales & Event Coordinator does, but no job description can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. Pursuit reserves the right to adjust, reduce, add, or change job tasks as needed for the success of the business.
To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Golden, BC and legal ability to work in Canada is required.
Closing:
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team!
We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
