Corporate Salesperson
by Cornerstone
Job Overview
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Date PostedApril 2, 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
Job Description
Cornerstone is a wedding, 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 onsite and offsite catering for meetings, parties, and socials.
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.
-Pitching new products and ideas to the Assistant General Manager and General Manager in an effort to increase revenue.
-Conducting tours of the venues.
-Maintaining positive customer and business relationships and resolving customer complaints regarding sales and service in a professional and timely manner.
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 may involve working some weekends, and is based at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 3 years sales experience, ideally for a hospitality, wedding or food and beverage organization.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Excellent written and oral communication, and administrative skills.
Must be well organized and able to work to deadlines.
Must be a problem solver who can "think on their feet".
Must be able to work well in a team and independently.
Must have a valid driver's licence.
Perks & Benefits
Free or discounted food while working, group health benefits (dental, drug, extended health benefits and life insurance) after 3 full, continuous months of employment in this position, company events, Kananaskis Parking Pass.
