Corporate Sales Administrator (Up to 18 months)3786

Job Description - Corporate Sales Administrator (Up to 18 months) (3786)
Corporate Sales Administrator (Up to 18 months)
Job Number: 3786
Classification Title: Recreation Officer I
Open Date: Sep 2, 2009
Closing Date - 11:00 p.m. on: Sep 9, 2009
Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Department:Business Development Section -Includes Valley Zoo (Community Services Department)

Work Location(s) CN Tower, 10004 - 104 Ave (025), T5J 0K1
Description:
This is for 1 Temporary, Full time position for approximately 18 months - In accordance with Article 18.02.

The Recreation Facility Services Branch of Community Services currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and sales focused individual.

Specific responsibilities include:
Responsible for the direct selling of Corporate Fitness Products and Advertising Media within the Recreation Facility Services Branch. Proactively prospect and sign new client accounts. Accountable for achieving and/or exceeding budgeted sales/revenue objectives. Prepare, plan, and deliver clear and persuasive sales presentations to both external organizations and internal committees.
Recruit, train and supervise Corporate Sales Staff.
Administer the City of Edmonton Corporate Wellness and Community League Wellness Programs including bulk admission sales.
Negotiate and prepare contractual agreements within parameters defined by Community Services. Manage the branch's advertising inventory including agreements with third party advertising agencies.
Provide a high level of customer support in an effort to retain existing customers and attract new ones. Liaise directly with corporate clients to ensure expectations are clearly defined and achieved.
Undertake regular qualitative and quantitative research to understand client needs.
Develop and build client relationship strategies including guiding and coaching clients and regular monitoring client satisfaction.
Manage advertising inventory, order signage, approve client signage, and coordinate installation of advertising. Determine resources needed and prepare operational budget estimates.
Direct liaison with third party suppliers and partners to negotiate revenue agreements. Liaise with asset management, finance, contracts and other internal departments as required.
Develop marketing and communication materials to promote the above programs.
Qualifications:
University graduation in Recreation Administration or a related degree
Three (3) years' experience in the field of community recreation with demonstrated experience in sales and marketing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Training and experience in cash handling and microcomputer application is an asset.
Some experience in staff supervision would be an asset.
Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance.
A valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Drivers License is required.
NOTE: A security clearance is a condition of employment. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Security Clearance letter from the Edmonton Police Service or local RCMP detachment.

HOURS OF WORK: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

SALARY RANGE: 21M, Salary Grade: 025, $28.524 - $35.854 (Hourly), $1,925.37 - $2,420.14 (Bi-Weekly), $50,252.16 - $63,165.78 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

GENERAL: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

The Province of Alberta is a signatory to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade and the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia. The City of Edmonton will accept extra-provincial qualifications which are accepted by Alberta regulatory authorities and legislation in accord with those Agreements.

For more information, kindly contact Government of Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology with respect to trade requirements, or the Alberta professional regulatory body responsible for certification.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT: KC/JZ