The Travel Agent Next Door is Canada's largest host agency supporting the retail travel industry, specializing in the home-based travel agent, medium to small size agencies, and agencies that would like to start their own home-based business. The Travel Agent
Next Door provides support to agents including marketing, websites, social media, and access to a broad range of programs and tools and hosts events across Canada. The company has a head office in downtown Toronto with over 1,500 home-based agents across Canada. Mission StatementOur team empowers you to become a successful entrepreneur by providing MORE™ knowledge, MORE™ resources, and MORE™ tools for you to succeed.
Our personalized approach and unwavering support are dedicated to your success, every step of the way. Job description
We are currently looking for an Supplier Relations \& Events Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience with planning and executing events, managing project budgets, negotiating skills and a passion for travel, and be able to work both independently as well as in a team. They should be able to meet deadlines and have great time management skills, attention to detail, a friendly telephone manner for support purposes and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have strong analytical skills and ability to use spreadsheets. Role responsibilities:Preparing RFP's
Working with hotels and other venues
Setting agendas for events and conference
Planning travel (including booking hotels, cars, transfers and flights)Planning and executing events
Communicating to event attendees and staff
Negotiate agreements with hotels
Working with travel industry supplier partners to reconcile payments \& agreements
Supporting the supplier relations team
Working with travel agent partners
Booking meetings and managing calendars
Represent the brand in a respectful and friendly manner
Reporting to the Supplier Relations \& National Conference ManagerQualifications:Strong understanding of accounting \& invoicing
Advanced knowledge \& skills using Excel, PowerPoint, WordStrong analytical skills
Ability to quickly learn new technologies
Ability to multitask
Detail oriented \& self-motivated
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
Fun, friendly, and engaging telephone personality
Open to learning new skills and taking on new tasks
Ability to pivot and support the business as needed
Travel industry experience is an asset
Second language an asset (Spanish preferred)If you are passionate about your work, like to be in the driver seat of your own projects, and value to work in a team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you! To apply for this position, you must include a cover letter illustrating why you feel you are the right fit for this role. Please also indicate your salary expectations. This is a hybrid role based out of Toronto, ON. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time offRRSP match
Vision care
Health spending account
Schedule:Monday to Friday (generally)Ability to commute/relocate:Toronto, ON M5J 1R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Education:2 years experience in event planning2 years experience in office administration
Project management background an asset
Work Location: Currently Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 (subject to change)Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:Bonus pay
Benefits:Dental care
Extended health careRRSP match
Vision care
Schedule:Monday to FridayOccasional other days as the business needs for events
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 1R7
