Event Sales Specialist

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto is seeking an Event Specialist to manage inbound inquiries and ensure exceptional event experiences. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of event coordination experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. This position offers a competitive salary and several perks to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience coordinating and selling events.
• Understanding of equipment and event rentals.
• Administrative experience with exposure to marketing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Network and build relationships with clients.
• Prepare event packages and send confirmations.
• Manage time effectively for BEOs and client requests.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Sales ability

Tools

Delphi

Social Tables

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as an Event Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing all inbound business inquiries and ensuring seamless event experiences. You will guide clients through the event cycle with meticulous attention to detail, using tools like Delphi and Social Tables to share accurate event information with both clients and our internal teams. Your commitment to exceptional service will not only delight our clients but also encourage them to return year after year. If you’re passionate about events and dedicated to creating memorable experiences, we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• 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

The Day to Day

• 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 Moments 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 respond efficiently 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

Compensation

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

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.