career opportunities

Tourism Saskatoon has an immediate opening for an
National Convention/Cultural Event Sales Executive

(Permanent, full time)

The successful individual will:

• Research, qualify and develop leads.

• Responsible for maintaining database of convention leads and prospecting along with appropriate follow up correspondence.

• Organize convention initiatives, such as marketplace sales missions, trade shows, site visits and events.

• Attend select trade events and sales missions.

• Responsible for setting up appointments and follow-up from sales missions.

• BID development and presentations along with research and intelligence gathering.

• Liaise with event organizers and host committees once events are secured for Saskatoon.

• Assist with the coordination and delivery of FAMs and site visits.

• Communicate national leads to partners and follow up on results.

• Handle information requests specific to national conventions and events.

• Responsible for updates to Conventions Saskatoon web and BID sites.

• Support the activities of the Director of National Conventions and Event Marketing.

Characteristics, skills, and education:

• A minimum of 3-years' direct experience in convention sales. A certificate, diploma or degree in a tourism related field.

• An existing network of association and local contacts would be an asset.

• Knowledge of the tourism and/or convention industry.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, database programs and website management.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Please submit your resume in confidence by Friday, October 7, 2016 to:

Email:awallman@tourismsaskatoon.com

(Note: Only those being interviewed will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.)

Tourism Saskatoon has an immediate opening for an
International Convention Sales Executive

(Permanent, full time) 

The successful individual will:

• Research, qualify and develop leads.

• Responsible for maintaining database of convention leads and prospecting along with appropriate follow up correspondence.

• Organize convention initiatives, such as marketplace sales missions, trade shows, site visits and events.

• Attend select trade events and sales missions as required.

• Responsible for setting up appointments and follow-up from sales missions and trade events.

• BID development and presentations along with research and intelligence gathering.

• Liaise with event organizers and host committees once events are secured for Saskatoon.

• Responsible for updates to the convention section and events page on the website, as well as updates to the Conventions Saskatoon BID site.

• Assist with the coordination and delivery of FAMs and site visits.

• Support the activities of the Director of International Sales & Tradeshow Development.

Characteristics, skills, and education:

• A minimum of 3-years' direct experience in convention sales. A certificate, diploma or degree in a tourism related field.

• An existing network of association and local contacts would be an asset.

• Knowledge of the tourism and/or convention industry.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, database programs and website management.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Please submit your resume in confidence by Friday, October 7, 2016 to:

Email: awallman@tourismsaskatoon.com

(Note: Only those being interviewed will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.)