Event Director

4 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada SaskTel Centre Full time
About SaskTel Centre

SaskTel Centre is a premier sports and entertainment venue in Saskatoon, dedicated to providing exceptional event experiences for the community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Director of Booking and Events to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with different promoters in North America and a strong marketing background to promote and create new events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the facility's booking calendar and act as the primary contact for all event bookings.
  • Oversee and manage the venue booking calendar for live entertainment & public events, including supporting in-house tenants and other hockey leagues.
  • Develop bid proposals for potential clients and follow through on pending bookings.
  • Pursue new rental and co-promotional opportunities with potential corporate and community clients.
  • Conduct analysis of prospective events to determine the likelihood of success and make recommendations for all co-promoted and self-promoted events.
  • Implement and deliver events as approved by the Chief Executive Officer and when applicable, the Board of Directors.
  • Manage all aspects of SaskTel Centre's annual self-promoted events, including budgeting, marketing, production, and expectations for future growth.
  • Develop potential additional annual self-promoted events.
  • Manage contract negotiations for all events.
  • Identify low-usage periods and formulate strategies to increase facility usage and revenue production during these periods.
  • Work with the Event Services Department to ensure all service levels are delivered and revenues are maximized.
  • Actively support the goal of ensuring our clients (promoters and facility users) and customers have a positive experience and continue to bring their business to SaskTel Centre.
  • Work with the marketing department to determine marketing needs as required by the promoter, contract, or other external members from the show.
  • Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget and event forecasting.
  • Assist with the settlement of events.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and community leaders to positively position SaskTel Centre within the province.
  • Work as a Duty Manager for events in the facility.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Commerce (marketing major preferred), or other related field.
  • Minimum seven years experience in booking, organizing, and staging special events in a major public assembly facility.
  • Progressive experience with contract negotiations, development, and execution.
  • Strong track record of building relationships and generating new business.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles related to the preparation of budgets and invoices.
  • Knowledge of the legal implications and terms used in contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and consultation through problem-solving, consensus-building, stakeholder involvement, and dialogue.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct and support staff in achieving desired results.
  • Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of civic personnel, external agencies, and the public.
Working Conditions

Regular office hours plus events as required. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.



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