Job Description

Reports to: General Manager

Job Description:

Self motivated, business savvy, revenue oriented.

This individual will help promote and sell our fantastic Five-Star service for a wide range of social events such as Weddings, Fundraisers, Birthdays, Showers, corporates etc.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet with potential clients and to lead site tours of the venue.
Create clear and effective written proposals and contracts for current and prospective clients
Following up with prospective clients and advising on a wide range of customizable menus to meet their requirements and budget.
Following up with menu adjustments if applicable
Following up on tentative contracts
Following up on all sales leads
Confirming contracts in a timely manor
Upselling on our other companies and brands (Engine 8 Media for print and digital media, Baskets for gifts etc.)
Preparation of the event invoice
Achieving the established sales targets
Replying promptly to phone calls and e-mails
Sending information letters and quotes to clients of upcoming promotions and events
Working with F&B team to strategize new and creative menu ideas
Finding ways to increase sales
Monitoring Website

Qualifications and expectations:

The successful candidate must have Post-Secondary Education in Sales/Marketing, Business Communication / Administration or Hospitality and 1 – 3 years’ Experience in a sales position.

This is a full-time salaried position and expectation is no less than 44 hours per week. Evenings and weekend availability is required.

Ability to tailor the sales strategy to the type of clientele
Results-oriented
Ability to follow price lists to ensure menus and budgets operate with a profit
Ability to problem-solve and provide recommendations for alternate menu, décor, room or venue possibilities to fit the client’s needs.
Excellent and proficient oral and written English communication skills
Demonstrated customer focus with strong interpersonal skills
Creative and trend-setting
Must possess computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and be quick to learn on catering and floor plan programs such as Microsoft Visio
Work close with the executive team, to ensure all contractual terms agreed upon are carried out, including deposit schedules along with final billing confirmation.
Attend / participate in meetings to review event logistics and communicate accurate

last - minute changes to all departments.

This role is event based with evenings and weekends shifts not limited to early openings as well, forecast two-week schedule to be planned with General Manager.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please kindly send resume to:

gdass@woodbinebanquet.com or gurman.dass@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: