Calgary Sales Associate

The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd•Resort, Lake Louise, AB, CA, AB

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Lake Louise Ski Resort and Summer Gondola is seeking a Calgary Sales Associate. This Calgary based position is responsible for providing support to the Sales Team, particularly in Calgary and the surrounding area, with a focus on the sale and distribution of Lake Louise Plus Cards, Corporate, and Group tickets and other products. Reporting to the Director of Growth, this person will work with the sales team to prospect for new consignment and group accounts and ensure that all accounts receive a high level of service and their product in a timely manner. The sales associate will also provide administrative support to the Marketing and Sales department and support the ski area in various roles during peak times. Valid driver’s license will be required to perform duties.

Requirements

Ability to smile and have fun while accomplishing all required tasks is essential.
Must be organized, responsible and flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be friendly, outgoing and enjoy meeting new people
Self motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of clients and offer the appropriate options, solutions and resolutions required
Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers
Ability to occasionally travel to promote the ski resort, attend sales events and brand activations
Flexibility to work occasional weekend and evenings, if required
Must have a strong passion for the Ski/Snowboard Industry, the mountains and an outdoor lifestyle
Must have strong and professional written and oral communication skills
Current drivers license

Nice To Haves

Previous Sales experience an asset.
Postsecondary education preferred
Advanced Skiing or Snowboarding ability an asset.
Experience in Microsoft Suite is an asset (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Support Director of Growth in day-to-day activities
Qualify new business prospects and build and active high potential prospect list for new retailer, corporate, and group ticket and trip accounts.
Lead Corporate and University bulk ticket programs with strong focus on growth
Support Summer Gondola and Shuttle Sales programs
Manage the Summer Commission Sales program
Work closely with the accounting department in the invoicing and collecting payments from corporate, retail, and group accounts
Packaging and preparing product orders for distribution
Checking stock at accounts to avoid low inventory
Ensure point-of-sale materials are present in retail accounts
Maintain accurate records of all visits, deliveries, and accurate supply count
Maintaining relationships with account contacts
Work closely with Sales team to ensure all needs of accounts are met
Ski show and brand activation support
On resort support including Familiarization and partner trip hosting, Groups Sales team support, and other duties as required during peak times.
Administrative tasks and other duties as required
Work alongside the events and sponsorships team to assist in acquiring event and resort sponsorships through leveraging existing relationships

Benefits

LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,700)
Reciprocal discounts with other ski resorts
Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
Free LLSR recreational opportunities including tubing and sightseeing gondola rides
Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
Friend and Family discounted day passes
Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
Employee recognition programs
Long Service Award programs
Opportunity for educational growth and development
Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
Extended health care plan depending on length of service
Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes