Our client in the Hospitality industry is looking for a passionate Sales Representative, Events to join their team. The full-time Sales Representative is responsible for handling day-to-day inside sales for the company’s main venues. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment; enjoys working closely with clients to help visualize, solicit and sell the event. They are encouraged to use their experience to capture new business, while being extremely detail oriented and highly organized to manage a large volume of inquiries. This position will work closely with the sales team and report to the General Manager.
Key Responsibilities
· Answering client venue and event related questions and inquiries via phone, emails and in person
· Develop and maintain relationships with clients
· Identify and qualify new sales opportunities
· Follow up on leads and inquiries
· Coordinating and booking appointments
· Meeting with clients and providing tours for event spaces
Qualifications:
· 3+ years-experience in Corporate and/or Social sales for a venue or event space
· Excellent understanding of relevant computer applications (MS Office)
· Self-starter, professional, self-confident and excellent organizational skills
· Exceptional interpersonal skills to quickly build relationships and deliver results
· Solid written and verbal communication skills
· Attention to detail and able to multitask, managing high volume of inquiries
· Team player and able to work independently
· Knowledge of Food & Beverage and venue operations
· Passionate about excellent customer service, consistently following up and following through
· Flexible and agile in responding to changing priorities and emerging opportunities
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those best suited to our current needs and qualifications will be contacted. No agencies please.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vaughan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- corporate or social event sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
