Event Sales Manager

Splitsville Entertainment Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Discounts on food and $1 bowling

Bonus opportunities

In-house training pathways

Financial long service awards

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Mental health support

Job summary

Splitsville Entertainment is seeking an Events Sales Manager in Canada to lead venue sales, build relationships with clients, and drive quarterly and yearly targets.

Youll manage event details, coordinate with the event team, follow up for future bookings, and attend offsite promotions while delivering a fun, guest-focused experience.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and social media savvy, with availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role is an asset.
• Desire to create fun events and deliver great guest experiences.
• Confident and engaging with strong communication skills.
• Motivated by targets and able to meet or exceed quotas.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business relationships with new and existing guests for Splitsville.
• Effectively sell meeting spaces, party rooms, food & beverage packages; meet quarterly and yearly sales goals.
• Prospect new events and leads; reconnect with past clients for future bookings.
• Coordinate event details with clients and communicate updates to the team.
• Work with the event team to ensure smooth execution of all events.
• Follow up after events to collect feedback and generate future bookings.

Skills

Sales experience

Event planning

Targets driven

Communication skills

Social media skills

Organization

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you have experience in sales and events and love working towards targets?

Are you looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further?

Do you thrive in fun, friendly and fast paced working environments?

If so, then look no further!

The Why...

Join Splitsville as an Events Sales Manager and in return you'll get:

• 3 weeks of vacation - increasing to 4 after one year of service
• Discounts on food and $1 bowling
• The opportunity to earn bonus
• Access to our in-house training pathways
• Financial long service awards
• Medical and dental benefits
• RRSP matching plan
• Mental health support benefits

The What...

Being an Event Sales Manager at Splitsville, you will...

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business relationships on behalf of Splitsville Entertainment with both new and existing guests
• Effectively sell the meeting spaces, party rooms, food and beverage packages, entertainment packages; meet quarterly and yearly sales goals
• Prospect new events and target new leads where possible; reach out to past clients for future booking
• Arrange and confirm all event details with client prior to the event; communicate information to all team members
• Work with event team to ensure all events run smoothly; connect with client during event to offer help if needed
• Follow up after each event with client to obtain feedback, maintain rapport and suggest future bookings with Splitsville
• Meet with key internal stakeholders weekly to discuss weekly plan and targets
• Maintain daily use of our inhouse database to input all leads, track and follow up on all inquiries and communications with clients; track all marketing and promotional materials where necessary
• Update and maintain content on our social media sites regularly within corporate standards and guidelines
• Attend and facilitate offsite promotional events within the community to raise brand awareness and obtain leads for future event bookings
• Provide an excellent experience for all clients and their guests - Create an atmosphere of positivity and fun!

To be successful you will have:

• Previous experience in a sales customer service role is an asset
• Have a desire to create fun events and take pride in their work; passionate about great guest experiences
• Confident and engaging
• Motivated by targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization, prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Creative problem-solving
• Social media skills
• Comfortable working with booking quotas and is usually able to achieve or exceed them
• Knowledgeable with MS Office, windows, and web-based applications
• Has been or is currently involved in community affairs, charities, clubs, etc
• Has a valid drivers license or access to reliable transportation
• Must be available to work evening, weekend and holiday events as needed

The Who...

Splitsville Entertainment is Canada’s premier family entertainment centre! Our modern facilities combine state-of-the-art 10 pin bowling, high-quality casual dining, arcades, laser tag, and other entertainment options to make your visit a one-of-a-kind experience.

At Splitsville we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.

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