25 Oct
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Evergreen
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Toronto
Evergreen is seeking a Sales Manager to join our team.
We are a national non‑profit transforming public spaces in our cities for the health of people and our planet. With over 30 years of championing urban sustainability, we see the potential of our cities to solve some of the biggest issues facing our time and believe that our public spaces are the key to unlocking it. We see beyond the spaces that exist today and imagine them transformed into places where people and nature thrive.
The Evergreen Brick Works site, where our head office is located, is built on the sovereign territory and waterways of the Haudenosaunee, Wendat, and Anishinaabe Nations. These nations continue to be the original governments, continuing leaders and decision makers that govern these lands.The territory is governed by Treaty 13 signed by the Mississaugas of the Credit. Treaties remind everyone of our mutual responsibilities to these Nations and the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who call this land home.
Why Evergreen?
In staff engagement surveys, Evergreen employees consistently report that their colleagues are one of the best things about working here. What else is in it for you?
- A reduced work week (4.5 days) for all full‑time staff.
- Flexible workdays that align with your life needs and role responsibilities.
- Paid vacation, 3 paid personal days (Evergreen Days), and a paid day off on your birthday.
- Employer‑paid extended health care and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account and access to mental health resources.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support staff who are Indigenous, racialized, or 2SLGBTQ+, as well as ERGs for allyship learning, and to support caregivers of all kinds.
- Active workplace committees,
including Health & Safety, IDEA, and Employee Engagement.
- Access to informal and formal skills development and resume building opportunities.
- A beautiful head office location surrounded by nature at Evergreen Brick Works, with a free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.
Key Accountabilities
The Sales Manager is an experienced hospitality and events professional responsible for developing and executing creative sales strategies for Evergreen Brick Works event spaces, services and beverage sales. Experienced in both corporate and social events, the Sales Manager has exceptional customer service skills, a passion for events, and a proven sales record. The Sales Manager shares Evergreen’s strong focus on standards of excellence and professionalism, and is enthusiastic about promoting the unique offerings of Evergreen Brick Work event spaces. As a key member of the Hospitality & Events team, the Sales Manager works closely others within the team and across the organization to ensure a seamless journey from client intake to event execution.
A day‑in‑the‑life of this role might include:
- Developing current and enhancing existing sales and business strategies to increase revenue.
- Working across departments to help define, implement, measure and improve the end‑to‑end service standards as they apply to clients,
internal partners and suppliers.
- Helping develop enhanced sales and administrative protocols, systems, calendars and databases to improve coordination and information sharing.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for new sales inquiries, managing lead intake, CRM documentation, and timely follow‑up using appropriate sales collateral and communication templates.
- Supporting the achievement of revenue and profitability targets by contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes, making sound financial decisions during negotiations.
- Preparing estimates and negotiating agreements in accordance with products and pricing policies.
- Working creatively with clients and the rest of the team to help ensure desired event outcomes.
- Supporting marketing and business development initiatives by creating and enhancing sales and promotional materials, contributing content across digital and on‑site channels.
- Representing Evergreen at industry and client events, as needed.
- Providing leadership and training on Evergreen’s hospitality vision, including protocols, guidelines and event procedures.
- Building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients, and event and beverage suppliers.
- Overseeing on‑site beverage sales program, including inventory control and compliance with related legislation and regulations.
- Coordinating with Finance department to ensure accurate financial monitoring, controlling and reporting.
- Working collaboratively with Development department for partnership and promotional opportunities.
- Mentoring teammates and taking an active role in their professional development.
What You’ll Bring
📌 Sales Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Evergreen
📍 Toronto