Sales And Event Coordinator
Centennial College
Scarborough Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Responsibilities
- Market, sell and book the event space
- Prepares all promotional material to
market the spaces in consultation with General Manager
- Updates websites and social media to
generate and sustain interest in the space
- Prospecting new business – on phone and
in person
- Works with General Manager to prepare the
marketing budget and sales objectives
- Focus on maximizing revenue through
creative personalized selling techniques including upselling by thoroughly
understanding cost estimates and operational expenses
- Ensure proper tracking of sales for goal
management
- Responsible for all incoming inquiries
via phone, email and website and completes site visits; first approach to
the College
- Prepare event and catering quotes for
clients, requiring multiple points of contact via in-person meetings,
phone calls and/or e-mail exchanges
- Create and distributes clear, accurate
and concise Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicates changes
effectively to all departments
- Invoice and collect payment from clients
based on contracted payment schedule
- Ensure post event follow-up with all
clients to secure feedback and/or initiate service recovery if needed
- Share client feedback with General
Manager and Executive Chef for continuous improvement
- Build relationships with industry trade
associations and attend trade shows on behalf of the Event Centre
- The Sales & Events Coordinator be
involved in giving guidance and functional direction to placement students
and students as needed
- Attend College open house events and
student orientations for SHTCA programs as needed
- Attend College meetings to present event
sales goals and profitability as needed
Qualifications/Experience
- A minimum of a 3-year diploma / degree in
Hospitality & Tourism Management or equivalent combination of
education and experience
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience
in event management and/or catering within restaurant/hospitality
industry, including experience with event sales and event planning
- Related experience in large scale
operations, and preparing budgets.
- Experienced in process implementation,
process improvement
- Strong customer service focus and ability
to resolve conflicts
- Proven sales track record, and ability to
prospect new clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, and problem solving
- Excellent organizational/project
management skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- The ability to work independently, to
establish and meet priorities, and exercise good judgment
Job Overview
Posted Date: 18 Apr 2024
Location: Scarborough Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Apply By: 03 May 2024
Company Information
Over the past 50 years, Centennial College has transformed itself from a local community college to a worldly institution, with a presence in countries like China, India, South Korea and Brazil. No matter who you are, or where you’re from, your journey to success can start here.
Name: Centennial College
Web: https://www.centennialcollege.ca