26 Oct
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Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
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Rocky View County
26 Oct
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Rocky View County
Job Responsibility:
Century Casinos are known for their unique and dynamic environments where gaming, food & beverage and entertainment come together to provide an energetic and vibrant experience for their customers, making it a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment for its employees.
We strive to be the employer of choice, Century Casinos implement innovative policies, practices, employee friendly initiatives and offer valuable advantages for its employees.
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is looking for a Sales and Event Manager to join our team.
The Sales and Events Manager will:
Create an atmosphere of excitement . This position will represent the Century brand to a broad base of consumers and corporations increasing sales through effective application and promotion of the facilities, food and beverage and programs. The Sales and Events Manager will provide input and be supported by marketing campaigns that are focused on offering value and communicating the unique experience at Century's properties. You will be responsible for carrying out essential tasks related to sales for events, suites and sponsorships. They will be responsible for the development, oversite, planning, profitability, and overall and overall coordination of events. Communication with several departments will be key to the success of the candidate.
Be a team leader. Provide quality customer service, prepare and administer invoices, arrange sales meetings, aid management staff in proforma reviews and preparation, and oversee events. The successful candidate must be able to undertake administrative functions while providing direction and support to others. Ensures staff performs in compliance with the operating license and as directed, takes actions to enforce gaming regulations. To perform all responsibilities in compliance with various federal, provincial, and local regulations.
Market Recognition. Focus of this position will be to ensure that the company is achieving growth,
meeting sales targets by designing, implementing, and successfully managing strategic sales plans that establish, maintain, and expand the company's customer base, while retaining and ensuring a strong presence in the market. The Sales and Events Manager must be an excellent communicator and collaborator with all internal and external stakeholders, who inspires team members to deliver desired results and to promote the company's brand.
This position requires an innovative, self-motivated, creative sales and marketing professional, with a passion, drive, and a hunter' mentality to drive new and incremental sales to achieve exceptional business results. The Sales and Events Manager must have the ability to develop strong customer relationships.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
During Thoroughbred Racing season, due to increased events and suite rental, this position may require a seasonal coordinator. If deemed necessary, the Sales and Events Manager will oversee the coordinator and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the coordinator. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employee, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must have demonstrated:
· Excellent sales and negotiations skills
· Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
· Experience performing calmly within specific deadlines or under pressure
· Strong business sense
· Experience problem solving, and organizing and prioritizing work
· Initiative and enthusiasm
· Experience and knowledge of the casino industry and gaming rules and regulations
· Effective and diplomatic customer service and communication skills, including experience persuading and negotiating, and developing positive contacts with employees, guests, AGLC, and other regulatory officials
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in marketing is required or equivalent experience. Two (2) or more years of recent and related successful experience in promotions, events, public relations, communications, and sales. Two (2) or more years of related managerial experience. Food and beverage experience would be an asset. Knowledge with computers programs like Excel or Word as well as web-based programs like Ticketmaster.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
📌 Sales and Event Manager (Rocky View County)
🏢 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
📍 Rocky View County