Programs Sales Coordinator - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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Company Summary:

The Culinary Tourism Alliance is a not-for-profit organization on a mission to ensure that culinary tourism is a meaningful and sustainable contributor to local economies in destinations worldwide.

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023
Closing Date: 01 Sep 2023

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role & Responsibilities:

The Programs Sales Coordinator is responsible for leading program stakeholder engagement and administering all program-related activities at the CTA.

You will ensure that CTA's programming is organized, dynamic, inclusive, and representative of the diversity that exists within the culinary cultural communities of Ontario.

You will also build capacity with businesses in our network and across the culinary tourism value-chain, assist in the development of both current and new programs, and manage the administration of all programs.

Responsibilities:

Works to achieve sales targets for each program, new leads, new certifications, retention of existing certified operators, and growth as set by the Programs Manager
Responds to program inquiries by assessing potential new clients for program matching opportunities.
Services existing clients' program deliverables, such as coordination of program certification, purveyors, and partner activations and fulfilment
Ensures relevant information is recorded, maintained, and up to date in Asana and with the CRM (Copper) as well as providing administration support to programs as required.
Participates in strategic planning with the Programs Manager, with regard to programs direction, as well as support and maintenance of strategic partnerships.
Assists with marketing efforts of the programs while continually being the leader in driving sales of programs.
Supports educating, training, and recruiting stakeholders and partners.
Attends and supports events as required while supporting content for the monthly programs enewsletters and other communications as needed.
Tracks inventory of program assets (aprons, mugs, etc.) for promotional use
Supports collection of feedback from invested stakeholders and industry partners.
Other duties as reasonably required to support the Programs Manager
Works with all CTA departments to foster a teamwork environment and culture that encourages personal integrity, accountability & responsibility.

Qualifications:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience within a relevant marketing, sales, or customer service in tourism or hospitality sector
A university degree or college diploma in communications, sales, tourism or hospitality related discipline would be beneficial
Experience using project management software (we use Asana) and CRM's (we use Copper)
Strong organizational and analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
Excellent teamoriented skills and capacities
Ability to work with people in multiple and varied forms, involving all staff levels, as well as the public, community leaders and others.
Ability to travel out of town for sales outreach and to attend events (on evenings and weekends), as required.
Valid G license with reliable vehicle or eligibility to rent a vehicle
Knowledge of local food systems is an asset.
Knowledge of inclusion work and an appreciation of the complexities of inter/intracultural interactions is an asset.
Adept at Microsoft Office, G Suite, and Dropbox.
Ability to work effectively in a remote work setting and manage shifting priorities.
Passion for food, drink and travel is an asset.

Other stuff you will do:

Foster a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion within the CTA;
Bring people from diverse communities together to represent the breadth and depth of culinary cultural diversity in Ontario;
Infuse the team with your knowledge, skills, energy and passion;
Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration and personal accountability;
Proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Understand and enforce all organisational policies and procedures.

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