sales and event assistant.

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional looking to build a long-term foundation in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a dedicated Sales & Events Assistant to support a dynamic team in the high-energy oil and gas sector in Calgary, Alberta. As a crucial support pillar within the business administration specialization, this full-time role offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career candidate to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience by supporting a high-performing group of 15 sales professionals and working closely with a Sales Manager who previously held this exact position.

In this role, no two days are the same. This dynamic position requires a flexible individual who thrives in a vibrant environment that operates beyond standard office hours. Supporting 15 sales representatives in the energy industry means managing fluid priorities, coordinating seamless corporate travel via Microsoft Outlook, and providing essential support during evenings and weekends to meet demanding operational schedules. Additionally, you will play a central role in organizing company-wide events—handling everything from ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster to sourcing unique corporate gifts. If you possess sharp attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a desire to grow within a supportive, fast-paced team, this business administration role is your ideal career launchpad.

Advantages
• Competitive annual salary between $55,000 and $62,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and employee benefits package.
• Direct mentorship from a Sales Manager who previously excelled in this exact role.
• Excellent long-term stability designed for someone eager to learn and remain in the role for several years.
• Vibrant, collaborative, and fast-paced workplace culture in Calgary's energy sector.

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to a team of 15 sales professionals and the Sales Manager.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements, including detailed flight bookings and calendar management, using Microsoft Outlook.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for sales representatives, assisting with day-to-day needs and urgent requests.
• Assist the Sales Manager with planning, organizing, and executing company-wide client and internal events.
• Manage event logistics, including ticketing via Ticketmaster, venue coordination, and corporate gift procurement.
• Reconcile monthly expense reports and process purchase orders and invoices accurately.
• Maintain office hospitality stations, manage inventory, and ensure client-facing meeting spaces are presentation-ready.
• Maintain flexible availability to provide evening and weekend support as required by business operations.

Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative, sales support, event coordination, or customer service role.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Full flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to support sales and event demands.
• Experience or strong interest in the oil and gas or energy solutions industry is considered an asset.
• An eager, early-career mindset focused on learning and building a multi-year foundation with the team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook) and familiarity with event platforms like Ticketmaster.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work calmly under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Summary
At Randstad, our expert recruiters are industry specialists dedicated to connecting top talent with leading employers. If you are an ambitious professional eager to take the next step in your business administration career, we encourage you to apply today on our website.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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