Event Sales Manager *New Centre Opening*

Splitsville Entertainment Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Food discounts

Bonus

Training paths

Long service awards

Medical & dental

RRSP matching

Mental health

Job summary

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

As Events Sales Manager at Splitsville, you will build and maintain relationships with guests, sell meeting spaces and packages, coordinate event details with clients and the event team, and drive quarterly and yearly sales targets while creating

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service roles is preferred.
• Ability to create enjoyable guest experiences and manage events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Familiarity with social media and booking systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business relationships with guests.
• Sell meeting spaces, packages, and entertainment options; meet sales goals.
• Prospect new events and leads; contact past clients for future bookings.
• Coordinate event details with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure events run smoothly and follow up for feedback and future bookings.
• Meet weekly with stakeholders to discuss plans and targets.
• Maintain leads in the database and track inquiries and promotions.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Social Media

Creativity

Problem Solving

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

CRM / Database

Social media tools

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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