Corporate Sales & Event Planner
by Cornerstone
Job Overview
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Date PostedFebruary 19, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$45000 - $85000 / year
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Contact NameMiriam Busby
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Wage DetailsPlus Gratuities
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypeFull-Time
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More Ways to ApplyOnline
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(More Ways to Apply) Link to Websitecateringwithcornerstone.com
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(More Ways to Apply) Emailmiriam@cornerstonecanmore.com
Job Description
Cornerstone is a weddings, catering, and events company dedicated to celebrating life’s greatest moments. Comprised of Cornerstone Weddings, Cornerstone Catering & Events, and Cornerstone Cafe, we build the foundation for unforgettable memories through the celebration of love, gourmet food, and personalized service, all in the inspiring backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.
We are looking for an individual experienced in sales and event planning to promote and sell our three venues for special events, corporate meetings and retreats, and off-site catering. The person in this role will actively sell Cornerstone venues, products and services, and plan these events. With three distinct venues we are busy year-round hosting corporate events, sporting events, and special gatherings (holiday parties, graduation dinners, fundraisers, celebrations of life), as well as providing offsite catering for meetings, parties, and socials.
We pride ourselves on always providing exceptional customer service and care to our clients and guests and consistently work to exceed their expectations.
This is a full-time permanent position that involves working weekends (mid-week days off), and is based at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
-Promoting, selling, and planning Cornerstone products and services, including, but not limited to, conferences, meetings, catering, and special events with an eye for meeting and exceeding annual sales targets.
-Creating sales leads by actively generating new business relationships within Canmore and beyond.
-Working with the Marketing Manager to ensure we are actively promoting all Cornerstone has to offer for corporate clients.
-Tracking leads and sales through Event Temple and completing all administrative tasks related to an event.
-Representing Cornerstone and all it has to offer at trade shows.
-Conducting tours of the venues.
-Pitching new products and ideas to the Assistant General Manager and General Manager in an effort to increase revenue.
-Maintaining positive customer and business relationships and resolving customer complaints regarding sales and service in a professional and timely manner.
Job Requirements
-Minimum 3 years of sales experience, ideally for a hospitality, wedding, or food and beverage organization.
-Exceptional customer service skills.
-Excellent administrative skills.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Must be a problem-solver who can "think on their feet".
-Must be able to work well in a team and independently.
Perks & Benefits
A competitive salary with huge growth and income potential.
Company group benefits offered after 3 months of full-time continuous employment.
Free or discounted food while working.
A park pass for the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Company events.
Opportunities for professional development.
