Event Sales Specialist
- Toronto, ON
- $58,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working for some of Toronto's most iconic venues and locations the city has to offer!
- Training and Development
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
- Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life & disability insurance
- 50% dining discount for all O&B for you and up to 3 guests
- RRSP matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- O&B is one of Canada's largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
- Network and create relationships with new and current clients
- Communicate with clients, gather event details, prepare packages, and send event confirmation details to clients
- Uses sales tools to effectively close leads, including proposals, site tours and planning meetings
- Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment's of Truth
- Show a superior level of customer service through client feedback & repeat events
- Has a keen eye for details & knows the important questions to ask when planning an event
- Manage time effectively to meet weekly deadlines for BEOs and responds efficiency to client requests
- contributes to the annual sales targets of the events team, and is able to accurately produce a forecast and speak to the business they are producing
- Contributes to the venue goals by sharing ideas and collaborating with team members.
- Can identify a great piece of business & present to management for negotiation
- Anticipates the needs of the operations and kitchen side of the business unit
- Offers a positive presence and attitude towards the work, team & company
We offer a total compensation package ranging from $58,000 to $70,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on industry experience, tenure, and direct event planning background.Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience coordinating and selling a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
- Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals
- Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
- IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
- Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly