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Sales & Events Intern

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Sep 09
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Vancouver

Requirements

  • Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and details simultaneously, ensuring events and sales processes run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with clients, team members, and vendors is essential for understanding needs, conveying information, and resolving issues.
  • Attention to Detail: Precision in planning events and preparing sales materials, with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
  • Sales Aptitude: Basic understanding of sales principles and a willingness to learn and apply sales techniques, including lead generation, client relationship management, and proposal preparation. This includes being proactive in identifying potential clients and opportunities for business development.

Responsibilities

  • Event Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating logistics for events, including venue selection, catering arrangements, decor setup, and entertainment bookings.
  • Client Communication: Communicate effectively with clients to understand their event requirements, provide updates on progress, and ensure their expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Sales Support: Aid the sales team in lead generation, prospect research, and preparation of proposals and presentations to potential clients.
  • Administrative Tasks: Provide administrative support such as maintaining databases, preparing documents, handling inquiries, and managing event timelines.
  • Event Execution: Assist in onsite event management, including setup, coordination of event schedules, and handling any issues or last-minute adjustments as they arise.
  • Research and Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, potential new clients, and opportunities for business growth within the events industry.
  • Promotion: Help with the creation and distribution of event promotional materials to drive the business in the community.

FAQs

What is the role of a Sales & Events Intern at MRG Group?

The Sales & Events Intern at MRG Group plays a pivotal role in supporting the coordination and execution of events, assisting with logistics like venue selection and catering arrangements, and aiding the sales team with lead research, proposal preparation, and client communication.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Vancouver, BC.

What are the key responsibilities of the Sales & Events Intern?

Key responsibilities include event coordination, effective client communication, sales support, administrative tasks, event execution, research and analysis, and promotion of events.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of sales principles along with a willingness to learn.

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program begins on September 9, 2024, and ends on December 13, 2024.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, it is a paid internship at minimum wage.

What benefits does the MRG Group offer to interns?

Benefits include employee discounts to concerts and shows, a fun and casual work environment, career development opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where individuals can show up authentically.

What percentage of an intern's time is dedicated to role-specific activities?

80% of the intern's time is dedicated to performing activities specific to their role, with the remaining 20% allocated to job shadowing, skill development, and team projects.

How does MRG Group support interns' career development?

MRG Group encourages individuals to learn and grow through career development opportunities, providing structured experiences that help interns gain practical skills and exposure to the experience industry.

Will I receive a response after applying for the internship?

Due to anticipated interest in the role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

A company that prides itself on creating positive sharable experiences via large scale events, concerts, venues & travel

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The MRG Group is an industry leader in concerts, hospitality, live entertainment and events. Our mission is to create Positive Shareable Experiences for everyone involved with our businesses. The MRG Group by the numbers in 2022: 9 Hospitality Properties across Canada 1000+ live shows per year via the largest Independent Concert Promotions Company in Canada, MRG Live 6 Live Entertainment Venues MRG Travel - Curating Travel Experiences Admit One - Ticketing Platform BeatRoute - Global lifestyle digital media company Hospitality Properties: Adelaide Hall- Toronto Dublin Calling- Toronto Rock 'n'​ Horse Saloon- Toronto The Porch- Toronto Par-Tee Putt- Toronto Par-Tee Putt- Ottawa Dublin Calling- Vancouver Yale Saloon- Vancouver Par-Tee Putt - Vancouver Venue Properties: Vogue- Vancouver Biltmore Cabaret- Vancouver Capital Ballroom- Victoria Entertainment: MRG LIVE MRG Events 20xx Loycals BEATROUTE