Job Description:

• Self motivated, business savvy, revenue oriented.
• This individual will help promote and sell our fantastic Five-Star service for a wide range of social events such as Weddings, Fundraisers, Birthdays, Showers etc.
• Knowledgeable food and beverage individual; able to envision guests dream event and to create packages to suit both clients and company standards.
• Savvy revenue oriented, able to maximize financial company expectations
• Food Cost knowledgeable, able to work with our culinary team to manage costs and profitability.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with potential clients and take them on a tour of the venue
• Create clear and effective written proposals and contracts for current and prospective clients
• Following up with prospective clients and advising on a wide range of customizable menus to meet their requirements and budget.
• Following up with menu adjustments if applicable
• Following up on tentative contracts
• Following up on all sales leads
• Confirming contracts in a timely manor
• Upselling on our other companies and brands (Engine 8 Media for print and digital media, Baskets for gifts etc.)
• Preparation of the event invoice
• Achieving the established sales targets
• Replying promptly to phone calls and e-mails
• Sending information letters and faces to clients of upcoming promotions and events
• Coming up with new and creative menu ideas
• Finding ways to increase sales
• Monitoring Website

Qualifications and expectations:

• The successful candidate must have Post-Secondary Education in Sales/Marketing, Business Communication/Administration or Hospitality and 1 – 3 years’ Experience in a sales position.
• This is a full-time salaried position and expectation is no less than 40 hours per week. Evenings and weekend availability is required.
• Ability to tailor the sales strategy to the type of clientele
• Results-oriented
• Ability to follow price lists to ensure menus and budgets operate with a profit
• Ability to problem-solve and provide recommendations for alternate menu, décor, room or venue possibilities to fit the client’s needs.
• Excellent and proficient oral and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated customer focus with strong interpersonal skills
• Creative and trend-setting
• Must possess computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and be quick to learn on catering and floor plan programs such as Microsoft Visio
• This role is event based with evenings and weekends shifts not limited to early openings as well, forecast two-week schedule to be planned with General Manager or Assistant GM.