Event Sponsorship Sales and Marketing Specialist

At Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), we’re passionate about leading professionalism and innovation in real estate. Our award-winning team works hard, has fun, and enjoys the best view in the city from our Spruce Street office. Our 15,000 REALTOR® members trust GVR to provide the tools, services, and support they need to provide the best service to their clients. We deliver trusted market insights, advocacy, professional education, and cutting-edge technology solutions to help our members thrive in an ever-evolving industry. At GVR, we are proud to champion excellence, transparency, and sustainable housing solutions while shaping the future of real estate.

Position summary:
Our Events and Engagement department is at the heart of member experience, building connection and community through impactful events, sponsorship, collaborations, and strategic initiatives. We are seeking a high-performing **Event Sponsorship Sales and Marketing Specialist** to lead sponsor acquisition, enhance sponsor engagement and help bring GVR’s flagship events to life.

Key responsibilities:
**Sponsorship Sales & Partner Development**
- Identify and secure event sponsors aligned with GVR’s member base and brand.
- Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and customized packages.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate sponsors, vendors, and community partners.
- Lead sponsor communications, negotiations, and agreement management.
- Ensure accurate fulfillment of sponsor deliverables, brand recognition, and post-event reporting.

**Marketing & Communications Support**
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote events and highlight sponsor value.
- Collaborate with internal communications and creative teams to maintain consistent voice and visual identity.
- Drive member engagement and event awareness through targeted campaigns.

**Event Coordination & Departmental Support**
- Support the planning, logistics, and execution of GVR-hosted events (e.g., industry forums, award galas, fundraisers, golf tournaments, webinars).
- Assist with vendor coordination, registration, and on-site support.
- Track and manage key event data, including attendance, revenue, and sponsorship ROI.
- Maintain sponsor and event records in CRM and project management tools.

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

- 5+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or event marketing.
- Demonstrated success in acquiring and stewarding sponsors in a B2B or professional setting.
- Strong writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience planning and marketing events of various sizes (in-person, virtual, and hybrid).
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong project management abilities.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with REALTOR® associations or the real estate industry is an asset, but not required

Other
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada, with a preference given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Due to nature of the role, it may require working outside of standard business hours (9:00am-5:00pm).
- Hybrid working environment, with a minimum of one day in the office per week.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package (salary range $58,000 - $72,000), a hybrid work environment, a nine-day fortnight schedule opportunity, and a supportive and inclusive culture and work environment.

Join us in creating innovative solutions that drive success for our members while advancing your career as an **Event Sponsorship Sales and Marketing Specialist.**

Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the range of pay. Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Pay: $58,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- This role is hybrid, with a requirement to be in office one day a week. Are you okay with this arrangement?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6H 4C8