Pursuit Collection Banff AB Group Event Planner

   				
Pursuit Collection
 
100 Gopher Street, Banff, AB
Full-time
Pursuit Collection
100 Gopher Street, Banff, AB

Job details

Job type
Full-time

Location
100 Gopher Street, Banff, AB

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.
When does this adventure begin?:
As soon as possible!
What will you do in this job?:
We are looking for an energetic and organized Group Event Planner to join our team. In this role, you will support our Sales Managers with planning, coordinating, and executing events. No day is the same in this busy and fun environment working in Banff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

/ 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 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.
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
SKILLS & ABILITIES:

/ 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.
/ Alberta Class 5 driving license or equivalent
/ Detail-oriented, with strong administration and organization skills
/ Computer literate, comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite of products in a Windows environment
/ Delphi, Salesforce & Adobe InDesign and/or graphic experience an asset but not required.

REPORTING:
This role reports to the Sales Manager.
EEO:
Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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.

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