Event Sales Specialist

Splitsville Entertainment Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food when working

$1 bowling

Ongoing training and development

Access to in-house management training

Mental health support benefits

Job summary

Splitsville Entertainment in Canada seeks an Event Sales Specialist to sell event spaces, food and beverage, bowling, arcade and amusement packages; create memorable experiences for guests.

The role focuses on establishing relationships, meeting sales goals, coordinating with the events team, and representing Splitsville at community events; evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service is an asset.
• Desire to create fun events and great guest experiences.
• Engaging and confident in interactions with guests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management abilities.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Social media skills to support promotions.
• Ability to meet booking quotas and exceed them.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holiday events.

Responsibilities

• Sell event spaces, food & beverage, bowling, arcade and amusement packages.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with guests and clients.
• Prospect new events and leads; reach out to past clients for future bookings.
• Coordinate event details with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure events run smoothly; assist guests during events.
• Follow up for feedback and future bookings.
• Meet with sales/management weekly to review plans and targets.
• Maintain leads and communications in the in-house database.
• Update content on social media in line with corporate guidelines.
• Attend offsite promotional events to raise brand awareness.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Creative problem-solving

Social media

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Web-based applications

Job description

Are you looking for a fun and fast paced working environment?

Could you help us create lasting memories for our guests by selling and planning an exciting experience, every time?

If so, then look no further!

The Why...

Join Splitsville as a Event Sales Specialist and in return you'll get:

• 50% off food when you are working
• $1 bowling
• Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to fast track your career
• Access to our in-house management training programs
• Mental health support benefits

The What...

The Event Sales Specialist role at Splitsville is a dynamic role where you will be selling event space, food and beverage, bowling, arcade and amusement packages. The Sales Specialist will be making the guest's ideas a reality, creating a fun and exciting experience for everyone.

• 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; meeting quarterly and yearly sales goals
• Work with the Event Sales Manager to prospect new events and target new leads where possible; reach out to past clients for future bookings
• 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 the Events Sales Manager, General Manager and the Splitsville Sales Team 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!
  
• This is a guest facing role; should be enthusiastic and helpful at all times

To be successful you will have:

• Previous experience in a sales customer service role an asset
• Have a desire to create fun events and take pride in their work; passionate about great guest experiences
  
• Engaging and confident
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization, prioritizing and multi-tasking; understands and uses a time management
• 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.