About Element Tents and Structures
Element Tents and Structures, a division of Element Event Solutions, is Canada’s premier provider of tent and event services, orchestrating over 30,000 memorable events annually in partnership with top venues, caterers, planners, corporate partners, and private hosts. Established in 1911 as Chair-man Mills, our company has grown through a legacy of excellence with renowned brands including Event Rental Group, Contemporary Furniture Rentals, Regal Tents & Structures, Advanced Tent Rental, A&B Partytime, Loungeworks, MacFarlands, and Higgins Event Rentals.
Driven by our mission to craft engaging spaces that foster remarkable experiences and connections, we provide the infrastructure essential for Canadians to unite through social, corporate, philanthropic, and community gatherings. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, we are committed to family values and investing in our local communities.
Position Summary
The Jr. Account Manager will be an integral part of our motivated sales team, responsible for managing incoming sales requests, identifying new sales opportunities, and selling Element Tent products and services to prospective customers. In addition to meeting sales targets, the Jr. Account Manager will be responsible for managing their projects through the planning, installation, event and removal stages.
This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary plus bonus, along with full benefits.
With tent sales offices in both Toronto and Hamilton, the preference would be to work out of Toronto, but flexible to work also out of Hamilton. For the first 3 months of employment this position will be working 2-3 days a week in Hamilton and will later work regularly out of Toronto, which will be their home office. This position will also require you to be on site for client meetings, tent installations and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Inbound Sales
- Identify needs & selling appropriate products / services to customers
- Provide guidance on event needs and ask qualifying questions
- Issue quotations and Request for Proposals
- Work from beginning of sale to closing
Outbound Sales
- Research and identify potential customers
- Cold calling list of prospects to generate new business
- Overcome objections and educate prospects on tent needs
Project Management / Customer Service Management
- Key client liaison from start to end of project/event
- Generate quotations and RFPs and converting these into closed business
- Present company products and services to current and potential clients
- Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
- Create and issue Tent Rental Agreements
- Negotiate pricing with sub-contractors as needed
- Facilitate internal production meetings
- Ensure crew is fully informed of their requirements for install, event stand by and removal
- Grow existing business through multi-year contracts or identifying new products/services needs
Requirements & Qualifications
We are looking for someone who:
- Minimum one year experience in Sales, an asset if it is in the event industry
- Can positively deal with demanding timelines and stressful situations
- Ability to seek out business opportunities through industry research, cold calling, and building relationships
- Willingness to work irregular and/or long hours during a customer's event
- Ability to travel for out-of-province or out-of-country events
- Have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Relevant experience in Microsoft Office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a personal vehicle?
- Are you able to commute to Hamilton 2-3 times per week for the first 3 months of employment?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
