The RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg is currently recruiting for a Sales Manager to join our team.
About Us
Imagine yourself here! Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the RBC Convention Centre is Manitoba’s premier event destination, hosting conventions, meetings, and special events of all sizes. With versatile spaces, creative expertise, and a passionate team, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional experiences for every guest, every event, every day. Join our sales team and be part of a vibrant, fast-paced environment where your efforts directly drive business growth and client success.
Position Overview
The Sales Manager reports to the Associate Director, Sales and Business Development and is responsible for generating new business opportunities while managing client relationships to secure conventions, meetings, and events for the Centre. This role oversees the full sales cycle, from initial inquiry through contract execution, and ensures client satisfaction while contributing to departmental sales targets and revenue growth. The Sales Manager plays a key role in promoting the Centre, building lasting relationships, and driving business development initiatives.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
- Proactively identify, solicit, and secure new convention, meeting, and event business within the assigned portfolio
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial inquiry through proposal development, contract negotiation, and booking confirmation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with event planners, clients, and industry partners to generate repeat and referral business
- Conduct sales calls, client meetings, and site inspections to promote the Centre and secure new bookings
- Maintain accurate client accounts, sales activities, and booking information within VenueOps (venue management software)
- Represent the Centre at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to support business development initiatives
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful event planning and delivery while supporting departmental sales targets and revenue goals
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 (three) years of sales experience, preferably within the convention centre, hospitality, tourism, or event industry
- Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities, build client relationships, and negotiate effectively
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with event management systems is considered an asset
- Ability and willingness to travel within Canada and the United States to support sales initiatives and participate in industry events
This is a scheduled position, with salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Convention Centre Corporation and Canadian Union of Public Employees - Local 500.
Come join our team asWe Create Outstanding Experiences. Every Event. Every Guest. Every Day.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,529.10 per week
Work Location: In person
