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Business Development Manager, Business Events

Ontario-Based – Independent Contractor)

Full-Time | Ottawa or Toronto, ON | Contract Position

About Discover Saskatoon :

Discover Saskatoon is the official destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) for Saskatoon, dedicated to increasing the city’s visibility and reputation as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, cultural events, and group travel.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Business Development (Ontario-Based) to drive national business event sales and secure high-value conventions for Saskatoon.

As an independent contractor, this role will lead destination sales efforts in Ontario, focusing on association, corporate, and third-party meeting planners to position Saskatoon as a top-tier host city.

If you are an experienced sales leader with a strong national network, a strategic mindset, and a passion for destination marketing, this opportunity is for you!

Overall Purpose :

The Business Development Manager (Ontario-Based) will spearhead Discover Saskatoon’s business event lead generation and sales efforts across Eastern Canada, with a primary focus on national association and corporate meetings. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Business Development, this position is responsible for prospecting, managing full bid cycles, fostering key industry relationships, representing Discover Saskatoon, and ensuring Saskatoon remains competitive as a business events destination.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled sales professional with a deep understanding of the meetings, conventions, and business events landscape. They must be a proactive self-starter who thrives in a remote, independent contractor role while remaining highly engaged with the Discover Saskatoon team.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Development & Sales Strategy

• Identify, qualify, and develop high-value business event leads aligned with Saskatoon’s economic and sectoral strengths.
• Manage full bid cycles, from prospecting and proposal development to securing contracts.
• Cultivate and maintain a national client pipeline, proactively engaging with key accounts to drive business to Saskatoon.
• Develop compelling bids and incentive packages, positioning Saskatoon competitively in the Canadian meetings and conventions marketplace.

Represent Discover Saskatoon at key industry trade shows and events, including but not limited to :

Industry Influence & Relationship Management

Bid Development & Incentive Strategy

Event & Trade Show Management

Reporting & Market Intelligence

Qualifications & Skills :

Additional Information :

Why Join Discover Saskatoon?

To apply :

Please submit a cover letter and resume by 8 : 00 am (ET) Monday, March 31

to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those being interviewed will be contacted. Any information submitted will be managed with the strictest of confidentiality.