About this role
The Sales Coordinator, Affiliates plays an important role in the Pursuit Sales Team and supports the overall
day-to-day sales activities with our affiliate partners in Banff, Alberta. To be successful in this position you
must have the ability to multi-task, communicate effectively with partners and internal stakeholders with a
passion for building relationships, and striving to have fun while doing that will be the most important aspect
of this position!

The Sales Coordinator, Affiliates is the first point of contact for our affiliate partners and can expect to spend
approximately 70% of their time out of the office visiting partners. The primary focus is to ensure partners
understand all the Pursuit products they will sell to their guests and to ensure the best possible guest
experience for both our partners and guests.

This role provides a great opportunity for someone who is looking to make connections and meet people
throughout the Bow Valley, share stories at an individual level as well as in front of groups, tell everyone about
the incredible Pursuit experiences we offer throughout the Canadian Rockies and have fun doing it. If you want
to expand or utilize your sales skills this summer, we would love to hear from you!

This is a seasonal position, with an immediate start date through to October 11, 2024 with a possibility to
extend based on the needs of the business.

$20/hr This is a fixed term position until October 11th 2024 with a possibility to extend, based on business needs

/ Build & maintain strong industry relationships with our partners in Banff and internal Stakeholders,
including the Pursuit Sales Team.
/ Conduct sales calls, familiarization (FAM) tours, site inspections, and product training sessions with
partners, weekly and as required.
/ Support the Sales Manager, Affiliates in responding to all affiliate partner requests in a timely manner
and as assigned.
/ Participate in idea generation for sales activities and ways to increase sales and improve processes in
order to exceed sales targets and provide exceptional service to our partners.
/ Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date partner profiles in Delphi, Pursuit Collection’s CRM.
/ Prepare commission cheques and ensure they are delivered in person to partners in a timely manner.
/ Promote Pursuit products during affiliate visits and selected regional events (i.e.: affiliate appreciation
events, Canada Day, Pursuit local’s days, affiliates FAM).
/ Assist with coordination of familiarization tours and site inspections.
/ Manage, motivate, and troubleshoot issues on a daily basis.
/ Assist with and completing other administrative tasks as needed.

/ A driver’s license is required for this role, which must be converted to an Alberta Class 5 driving license
for insurance purposes (manual transmission an asset).
/ Energetic, enthusiastic, quick learner who sells their passion for Pursuit and its products.
/ Excellent hospitality mindset and guest service skills, including dedicated service to both internal and
external clients.
/ Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to see multiple projects
and tasks through to completion on a timely basis.
/ Comfortable speaking in public and to groups of various sizes on similar product topics.
/ Ability to work on a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.
/ Highly detail-oriented, with strong administration and organization skills.
/ Physical working environment with walking and stair climbing and standing required.
/ Knowledge of the tourism industry and local knowledge of the area - Calgary, Bow Valley, Golden &
Jasper (an asset).
/ Experience with Microsoft Office tools essential (eg.: Excel, Outlook, PPT, Word, Teams).
Ideal behaviors and traits
/ Resourceful, adaptable, resilient, and having a strong sense of self-awareness.
/ Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
/ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
/ Excellent hospitality mindset and guest service skills, including dedicated service to both internal and
external clients.
/ Strong sense of urgency.
/ A natural drive and curiosity about the business and what “could be…”
/ Ability to drive long distances on your own in a self-motivation environment.

This list describes at a high level what a Sales Coordinator, Affiliates does, but no job description can anticipate
every single task, issue or project that could come up. Pursuit reserves the right to adjust, reduce, add, or
change job tasks as needed for the success of the business.
To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit
will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based
in Banff, Alberta and legal ability to work in Canada is required.
Pursuit is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and
other protected characteristics.

MORE ABOUT PURSUIT

WHO WE ARE

Pursuit is a global attractions and hospitality company that connects guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences and strives to become the world’s leading provider of iconic attractions and hospitality experiences.  Pursuit generates revenue and shareholder value as one of two business units operated by Viad, an S&P SmallCap 600 international experiential services company, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VVI.

Pursuit’s mission is to connect guests and staff to iconic places through unforgettable, inspiring experiences. We deliver rich travel experiences to the global market through our unique hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours and travel products. Today, the company enjoys strong perennial demand with operations in or adjacent to Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks in Canada; Glacier, Denali, and Kenai Fjords National Parks in the United States; and our Flyover attractions, FlyOver Canada in Vancouver, B.C. and FlyOver Iceland in Reykjavik, and FlyOver Las Vegas in Nevada.  A new FlyOver attraction in Chicago, IL is anticipated in 2024.  May 2021 brought the grand opening of the Sky Lagoon, a premier oceanfront geothermal lagoon experience near Reykjavik, Iceland.  Through its Refresh Build Buy strategy, Pursuit is continuing its growth trajectory into new iconic locations around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team! 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.