Business Events Manager

Destination Greater Victoria is a dynamic destination marketing organization looking to add to our talented team. With a membership of over 950 businesses, we offer a fast-paced, positive and results-oriented culture. We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the tourism industry and work collaboratively with a variety of local businesses to drive year-round sustainable growth for Greater Victoria.

Summary of Business Events Manager role:

Are you passionate about driving business growth and creating unforgettable experiences? As the Business Events Manager, you'll take the lead in managing the dynamic operations of our Business Events unit. You'll play a pivotal role in driving the lifecycle of sales leads, boosting revenue, and attracting more visitors to Greater Victoria by making a direct impact in the Meetings sector. From planning and executing tradeshows, familiarization trips (FAMs), and site visits, to hosting client events, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to showcase Victoria as a must-see destination. Your deep understanding of Victoria will allow you to actively promote its vibrant meetings and events industry, unlocking new business opportunities and elevating our competitive edge.

This position is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work in-office at least three times per week, requiring the successful candidate to be located in the Greater Victoria region. It is a full-time 35/hrs a week role with a salary between $65,000 - $75,000.

What you need to bring:

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in hospitality, tourism, or a related field.

·       Minimum 3 years sales and account management experience in conference, meetings, trade show, exhibition, business events, or catering sales management. 

·       Experience with special events sales and trade program execution is required

·       Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, a technical college degree or diploma will be considered.

• Strong understanding of the meetings and events industry.

·       Energetic, self-motivated and results oriented.

·       Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines.

• Takes initiative and is willing to make suggestions, share opinions, and keep things moving.

Application Information:

If Destination Greater Victoria sounds like a team you want to be part of, we want to hear from you! Please apply with your cover letter and resume.

For a full outline of the role, please see the complete job description. Applications will be accepted for this opportunity until noon PST on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

DGV is committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment and we welcome team members of all backgrounds and cultures including Inuit, Metis, Indigenous, status, non-status, and non-Indigenous. Employment preference will be given to persons of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and in recognition that local indigenous knowledge is an asset. DGV's selection of employees is based on the criteria identified in the job description so that the best-qualified applicants are chosen.