Gestionnaire – événements orchestrating corporate events to support business sales at Tourisme Montréal. Collaborating with sales and membership teams for successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Lead – Business Events, you will be responsible for developing and orchestrating event initiatives aligned with the specific objectives of the business sales market
You will work closely with the sales team and the Membership team to ensure the success of projects
Propose an annual plan for the development and execution of event initiatives related to the mandates of the Business Sales Directorate
Select venues for these events
Coordinate and follow up with vendors
Ensure smooth operations, clear communication and proper execution of initiatives with vendors and partners
Supervise the design and production of related materials while respecting the budget allocated to these initiatives
Contribute to the analysis of sales results and identify the strategies required to meet objectives
Prepare and present strategic campaign briefings in collaboration with the Manager, Marketing Liaison and Partnerships, and ensure follow-ups
Evaluate the outcomes of activities to improve the Business Campaign
Plan and implement sales activities during events related to the Business Campaign, including Signature events, familiarization tours, sales booths and other corporate events
Maintain excellent business relationships with all departments of Tourisme Montréal and with partners
Control budgets and allocate expenses assigned to each activity
Participate in monthly budget follow-up meetings
Stay alert to opportunities, trends, research, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications or equivalent
Five years or more of project management experience
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in English and French (spoken and written)
Experience in budget management
Excellent project management skills
Negotiation skills
Knowledge of corporate and association market trends
Excellent needs analysis skills
Ability to find and propose a variety of solutions
Team spirit and creativity
Strong communication skills
Demonstrates leadership and enjoys working in a team
Good resilience to stress and ability to work under pressure
Rigour, organization and attention to detail
Diplomacy
Ability to provide leadership to members
Availability for frequent travel
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Benefits
Competitive annual salary determined according to a salary scale, indexed annually
Employer-matched group RRSP up to 5% of salary
3 weeks of paid vacation from the start of the reference year
Comprehensive group insurance, EAP and telemedicine after 3 months, cost-shared 50/50
Health spending account of $250 per year
Paid business days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, 7 sick days and 3 personal days per calendar year
Employer covers 50% of the cost of the annual Opus transit pass (plus an 8% discount portion paid by STM, RTM)
35-hour work week and compressed schedule during the summer
9 statutory holidays + 1 day at Easter
Hybrid work policy offering up to 2 days per week of telework; option to telework outside Quebec for up to 10 consecutive days per year when combined with one or two weeks of vacation
Structured onboarding and integration program aimed at team cohesion and cross-functional collaboration
Skills development and training program
Access to many tourist attractions, events and festivals free of charge year-round
A bright office in the heart of downtown, close to McGill and Bonaventure metro stations, next to the Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Invitations and complimentary tickets to cultural and sporting events.
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