Inside Sales Representative

Exciting. Challenging. Rewarding . This is the type of career opportunity Marketplace Events offers to our team members. If you thrive in an environment that encourages accountability, creativity, teamwork, relationship building, customer service and sales excellence, we encourage you to explore becoming a member of our passionate team. Marketplace Events is committed to its vision and values. As an employer, we support employees in finding a work/life balance and recognize the importance of a vibrant and dynamic work environment.

This is a remote position working from home in Calgary, Canada. Our team is looking for top talent in the Calgary market to work remotely 90% of the time and onsite at shows 10% of the time. We provide you your own territory along with a robust customer base. Selling exhibit space for our Calgary Shows to businesses in the home, home + garden, and renovation is your primary responsibility. We are proud to offer the highest quality shows in the market to top-tier companies. This position is responsible for selling exhibit space via telephone for 3 shows, Fall Home Show, Home + Garden Show, and Renovation Show in Calgary. If you have a home + garden renovation mentality and are driven to make things happen, this is the job for you!

Show Websites

Calgary Fall Home Show | September 25-27, 2026 | BMO Centre

Official Calgary Renovation Show | January 15-17, 2027 | BMO Centre

Official Calgary Home + Garden Show | February 25-28, 2027 | BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Key Responsibilities

• Sell exhibit space in home show(s) and add-on advertising/marketing opportunities via outbound telephone calls
• Make 50–60 sales calls per day to current and prospective clients
• Meet weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and related targets
• Work in CRM program; document every sales conversation with complete and detailed information, and maintain/update sales database using existing processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with exhibitors to ensure satisfaction and provide excellent service
• Use consumer research to understand attendee demographics and help exhibitors effectively reach their customers
• Continuously seek leads for potential exhibitors from sources like media ads, internet, competitive shows, other Marketplace Events shows, and associations
• Attend appropriate competitive shows/events and follow up on leads promptly
• Source local sponsorship leads
• Understand show features and the marketing/promotional plan and apply this knowledge in sales efforts
• Attend weekly video chats and occasional in-person meetings with manager, team, and/or clients, plus the annual in-person company meeting
• Provide on-site floor management during the show and assist with coordination of move-in/move-out
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the sales team; willing to work flexible hours as needed
• Make collection calls as needed
• Travel to company meetings, shows, and training
• Other duties as required

Knowledge and Abilities

• 2+ years of proven sales experience required, preferably in a telephone-based, inside sales, outbound calling environment
• College or university degree preferred
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills required
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and meet conflicting deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and stress management skills
• Experience in events, including home shows, is a plus

Benefits

• 12 month contract position
• Competitive wage + monthly commission
• Sponsorship Sales Commission
• A high-energy culture that rewards success
• Remote work environment

This position reports to the Assistant Show Manager.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden***.

We thank all applicants for their interest. No phone calls or agencies, please.

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