Lais Hotel Properties Limited is currently seeking a Event Development Manager to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.
Job Title: Event Development Manager
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Property: Lais Hotel Properties Limited
This posting is for an new vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.
Strategic Development & Partnerships
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain strategic relationships with sponsors, community partners, government representatives, and key stakeholders
- Develop and implement innovative growth strategies, sales initiatives, and commercial proposals to drive revenue generation and enhance participant engagement
- Maintain and manage donor and prospect databases, identifying and qualifying opportunities for financial support, sponsorship, and event participation
Event Planning & Logistics
- Lead the planning and execution of events, including the development of project timelines, budget management, venue selection, and coordination of equipment rentals
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality event delivery
- Oversee on-site event operations, proactively resolving issues and ensuring a safe, seamless, and positive experience for all attendees
Marketing & Promotion
- Design and execute integrated marketing and promotional campaigns across social media, print, and digital platforms to maximize event awareness and attendance.
- Develop compelling event materials, including promotional collateral, newsletters, media content, and post-event reports.
Post-Event Evaluation & Reporting
- Conduct post-event evaluations through data analysis to measure event performance, return on investment (ROI), and overall impact
- Prepare and distribute post-event communications, including evaluation summaries, stakeholder reports, and recommendations for future improvements
Professional Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Extensive food and beverage knowledge
- Knowledge of all aspects of special events
- Post-secondary education preferably in the hospitality industry
- Previous background in banquets/catering industry of two (2) years
- Good computer skills at intermediate level in word processing
- Knowledge of computer programs such as Maestro, Microsoft Word and Excel an asset
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and resolve conflict when necessary
- Professional appearance and demeanor, positive and proactive attitude, demonstrates the following qualities: flexibility, dependability and a high level of team orientation and service orientation
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
- Able to handle stress in a professional manner
- Good time management, office administration and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Capable of prioritizing a variety of tasks
- Positive sales-oriented personality
- Ethical and honest
Questions, quoting the job title and location, may be directed to [email protected]
Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
