Group and Event Management
Pursuit Collection
 
Banff, AB
Seasonal, Full-time
Pursuit Collection
Banff, AB

Job details

Job type
Seasonal
Full-time
 
Location
Banff, AB
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Discounted or free food
Full job description
What will be your daily pursuit?:
We wake every day to greet glaciers, mountain peaks and turquoise lakes. At Pursuit, we live the dream. We’re united by an intrinsic love of exploring that can’t be confined by physical borders. Together, Pursuit team members and guests create inspiring memories they’ll share with their friends and families for years to come. It’s all about sharing our amazing destinations. We have gathered a collection of adventure travel experiences, each of them thoughtfully united by their power to inspire and invigorate. As a brand, Pursuit weaves elements of wonder and amazement across our range of awe-inspiring experiences.

/Our Vision is to be the world’s leading provider of experiential adventure travel.

/Our Mission is to connect guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable, inspiring experiences.

We are looking for an energetic and organized Sales & Event Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support our Sales Managers and Group Event Planners with planning, coordinating, and executing events. No day is the same in this busy and fun environment working in Banff.

Please Note- this is a contract position from the start that will go from Early April to the end of October. There is the possibility for this to turn in to a full time regular role, this will depend on business needs at the time.
What perks can you expect?:
Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?:
Provide on-site assistance with groups and events including set up and coordinating groups and events, overseeing execution and tear down as required.
Support Sales Managers and Group Event Planners by preparing contracts, invoices, banquet event orders, quotes, booking venues, tickets, hotel rooms for group events.
Assist with data entry, input, and migration into booking systems.
Administrative tasks include updating group documents, menus, organizing materials, floorplans, and feedback for events and team members.
Assist with coordination of booking FAM trips and site inspections.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Energetic, enthusiastic, quick learner who can sell our company and various products.
A high level of customer service and experience in guest services
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to see multiple projects and tasks through to completion on a timely basis.
Comfortable speaking in public and to groups of various sizes
Ability to work a flexible schedule, as timing for event support can vary.
What will your work environment be like?:
Beautiful. You’ll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog.
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.
Closing:
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team!

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.