**Company:**CN Tower
**Location:**CN Tower - Sales, 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON
**Employment Status:**Employee (Full-Time)**Reason for Hire:**Replacement

##Short 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 prioritized customer accounts. Achieve monthly quotas linking sales activities, revenue generation and new business leads.

##Job Description

• Event quotes, planning, contracts, and production - responsible for all aspects of planning and production for meetings and events at the CN Tower. 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 event planning document; communicate with clients on a regular basis
• Co-ordinate services for client events such as facilities, catering, signage, displays, floral and decor, 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.

##Working Conditions

Compensation & Benefits

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, Uniform provided and laundered

• The recruitment range provided reflects the expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Located in the heart of the Entertainment District, the CN Tower is a quintessential Canadian experience, welcoming over 1.8 million visitors each year, and we pride ourselves in our dynamic and diverse culture. With our commitment to service excellence at every guest interaction, CN Tower employees help to create an experience that is truly unique to the City of Toronto.

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.