Business Events Specialist

City of Mississauga

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Base: $80,567- $107,426 annually; bonus/equity: no...
On-site
3+ years in hospitality and tourism industry
Strong prospecting and relationship-building capabilities
Proficiency in crm platforms and microsoft office suite
The City of Mississauga is seeking a Business Events Specialist to help position the city as a premier destination for meetings and conferences. The role involves generating leads, developing proposals, and building relationships within the tourism sector, all while contributing to the city's economic impact

Job Summary

  • The role involves actively prospecting for new meetings and conferences to position Mississauga as a premier business events destination.
  • Candidates will develop, solicit, and secure business events while meeting annual room-night and economic impact targets.
  • The position requires building strong relationships with local tourism partners and collaborating with internal city departments.

Matching Summary

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The City of Mississauga is seeking a Business Events Specialist to help position the city as a premier destination for meetings and conferences. The role involves generating leads, developing proposals, and building relationships within the tourism sector, all while contributing to the city's economic impact.

Salary

Base: $80,567- $107,426 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years in hospitality and tourism industry
  • Strong prospecting and relationship-building capabilities
  • Proficiency in CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice-to-have

  • University degree or diploma in tourism specialization
  • Experience with independent work and travel
  • Passion for community partnerships and creativity

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in hospitality and tourism
  • Prospecting, bidding, and securing meetings experience preferred
  • University degree/diploma in tourism and hospitality is an asset

Work Rights

Not specified

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