Black Press Events General Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Black Press Media is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to join our Events team, located in Surrey, B.C.
As one of our fastest growing divisions, the Events team produces recruitment and lifestyle shows throughout British Columbia and Alberta.
We are seeking an ideal candidate with a proven track record in sales, particularly within the events industry, exceptional communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for solution-driven sales strategies. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a thriving events division
- Manage a business-to-business client base of $1 million in annual revenue
- Identify potential opportunities to grow our events calendar and customer base
- Collaborate with the Canadian division leadership team to deploy robust marketing bundles and present industry-leading events
Qualifications
- Proven track record of success in business-to-business sales, preferably in an event or exhibit focused environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships with clients
- Proven leadership skills with a focus on collaboration
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Business, marketing or communications diploma or degree an asset
This position comes with an excellent remuneration package that includes base, commissions and bonus starting at $70,000, with potential bonus at $25,000 annually. You will also receive competitive group benefits plan. Free parking onsite.
Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, is a leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut. More than 800 talented employees work with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, join us in making a significant impact. Send your resume and let’s start this exciting journey together.
Mary Kemmis
Senior Vice President and Group Publisher, Canadian Division
Mary.kemmis@blackpress.ca
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in North America with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Black Press Media is a division of Carpenter Media Group.
In addition to Canadian operations BPM extends its publishing operations in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
British Columbia, Canada is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted local media in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers and news websites in their respective communities.
Black Press Media’s suburban and urban print and online operations provide audiences with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. BPM invests in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of readers and the communities served. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.
Black Press Events General Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Black Press Media is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to join our Events team, located in Surrey, B.C.
As one of our fastest growing divisions, the Events team produces recruitment and lifestyle shows throughout British Columbia and Alberta.
We are seeking an ideal candidate with a proven track record in sales, particularly within the events industry, exceptional communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for solution-driven sales strategies. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a thriving events division
- Manage a business-to-business client base of $1 million in annual revenue
- Identify potential opportunities to grow our events calendar and customer base
- Collaborate with the Canadian division leadership team to deploy robust marketing bundles and present industry-leading events
Qualifications
- Proven track record of success in business-to-business sales, preferably in an event or exhibit focused environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships with clients
- Proven leadership skills with a focus on collaboration
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Business, marketing or communications diploma or degree an asset
This position comes with an excellent remuneration package that includes base, commissions and bonus starting at $70,000, with potential bonus at $25,000 annually. You will also receive competitive group benefits plan. Free parking onsite.
Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, is a leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut. More than 800 talented employees work with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, join us in making a significant impact. Send your resume and let’s start this exciting journey together.
Mary Kemmis
Senior Vice President and Group Publisher, Canadian Division
Mary.kemmis@blackpress.ca
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in North America with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Black Press Media is a division of Carpenter Media Group.
In addition to Canadian operations BPM extends its publishing operations in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
British Columbia, Canada is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted local media in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers and news websites in their respective communities.
Black Press Media’s suburban and urban print and online operations provide audiences with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. BPM invests in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of readers and the communities served. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.