Sales Event Coordinator

Bingemans Inc•Kitchener, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bingemans is one of the Waterloo Region's largest and most dynamic meeting and conference facilities. In addition, Bingemans is one of Southwestern Ontario's largest catering companies for both on and off-site events, with over 70 years of successful event experience. We are Waterloo Region's leader in hospitality providing the very best in family entertainment. With amenities ranging from the Big Splash Water Park, FunWorx Indoor Playland and the Bingemans Camping Resort, we are the ticket for exceptional fun! In the fall, we turn into Canada’s most terrifying haunted attraction- Screampark. In October, the Oktoberfest Kool Haus is home to thousands of guests to celebrate KW Oktoberfest (North America's largest Bavarian festival). Bingemans’ portfolio includes Kingpin Bowlounge and Putt Social, with locations in Kitchener, Cambridge and St. Catharine’s. Bingemans is in the business of providing Grand Experiences! A Sales Event Coordinator establishes, develops and maintains sales activities and relationships with Clients. Sales Event Coordinators are responsible for managing client accounts, ensuring positive clients experience and generating new sales opportunities.

Requirements

1-2 years sales experience (preferably hospitality) actively prospecting and securing new business
Experience selling to a variety of market segments
Post-secondary diploma in Sales, Business or equivalent
Must have strong business development and organizational skills
Confident and engaging
Motivated by sales targets / goals
Excellent time management skills, able to work in a constantly fast-paced environment and demonstrated work flexibility
Self-starter/positive attitude
Must possess professional decorum and an assertive sales quality
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Responsibilities

Prospect and target new business opportunities and leads via phone, in person email and networking
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, arrange and confirm all event details with client prior to the event
Effectively sell and book venue meeting space and catering both onsite at Bingemans Conference Centre and off Premise
Build and maintain a positive relationship with clients with a key understanding of the client’s needs
Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for clients
Work and communicate effectively with all operational departments
Respond to inquires by setting up discovery calls via phone or video, email or in person
Participate/attend local community events to develop business
Attend trade shows, networking events as needed
Expectation is to consistently meet or exceed sales goals
Oversee all client event communications between the sales team and the operations departments, including reporting, change notices ect
Ensuring all permits are in place for liquor license, extensions, and tents.
Other duties as assigned