Position: Senior Sales Coordinator for events, Greater Vancouver
Supervisor: National Director of sales
Experience: 2-3 years of relevant
Status: Permanent, Full-time of 37.50 hours per week
Salary: Competitive salary based on professional experience, incentive plan and benefits
Flexible working mode: Remote
Candidates must reside within the cities mentioned for regular travel during events, when required
Start date: Immediately
JPdL Offices: Greater Vancouver BC – Area – Including Whistler, Victoria, Banff & Calgary

• Work closely with the Director of Sales and Sales Manager(s) to assist the Sales team in achieving its goals and objectives
• Provide administrative and event sales coordination support for the sales team and the Director of Sales
• Develop relationships with clients, venues, and suppliers
• Compose and communicate creative, cost-effective, compelling and tailor-made proposals for clients within the required deadlines that set JPdL apart
• Edit and/or proof-read proposals written by other members of the team
• Assist in maintaining and growing relationships with key industry partners, including but not limited to: Destination Vancouver, and local representatives, local hotel sales representatives, Vancouver Convention Centre, vendors and other industry colleagues in Vancouver and surrounding resort regions. Open to learning all major west coast Canadian destinations; Whistler, Victoria, Banff, Calgary, et.
• Effectively negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring best possible prices and concessions
• Participate in client de-briefing (as appropriate)
• Maintain all client and proposal related information in our database (FileMaker)
• Continually research and develop new product ideas with descriptions and pricing
• Collaborate with the operations teams to ensure smooth file transfer and relevant information
• Assist in coordinating sales department initiatives such as familiarization trips, site inspections, tradeshows
• Assist with marketing initiatives such as website management, eNewsletter, print material coordination, awards submissions and supporting JPdL’s presence on social media platforms
• Maintain the highest level of business and personal integrity with clients, suppliers, industry and office colleagues, as well as JPdL’s reputation growth within the industry