Wedding and Event Sales Manager - Jacksons Point, Canada - Ramada

Ramada

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Jacksons Point, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION:
Conference and Wedding Sales Manager ( Ramada Resort and Spa )

Company:
Ramada Resort and Spa, Jackson's Point, ON

Ramada Resort and Spa is recruiting the top Conference and Wedding Sales Manager. Ramada

Resort and Spa is a lake front resort, located in Jackson's Point about one hour north of Toronto and is most desirable resort for Lakefront weddings Selling a memorable wedding experience is the main focus of the Wedding Sales Manager.

Your professionalism, experience, and knowledge of the Resort will be crucial to ensure that prospective brides and grooms feel that there is no better choice for them for their special day

Summary of Responsibilities:

Provides the guest with flawless, proactive and sincere services from an engaged and empowered workforce committed to creating a memorable experience
Accountable for booking and increasing Wedding/Social Event business, through the development of new business (sales) and active follow up of existing inquiries;
Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
Solicit Conference and Wedding business by participating in trade shows, conventions and promotional events within the hotel and trade related organizations
Prepare customized proposals and generate contracts
Build professional and personal rapport with all potential wedding couples as well as wedding coordinators and planners throughout the industry
Plan and oversee all aspects of conferences and weddings from sales, to the conception of the initial idea to the last detail of the event with assistance of the social event coordinator
Perform site inspections
Solicit from and confirm with clients, all information pertaining to the weddings/ conferences and organize information for accurate turnover once the account goes definite
Organize and supervise assigned weddings from date of booking to departure, including venue requirements, guestroom requirements, food & beverage, audiovisual, accounting, etc.
Maximize food, beverage and auxiliary revenues by selling menus, themes and experiences/activities
Stay current with trends; assist with creation of new themes, special events and service standards;
Collect market and competitive intelligence and adjust sales strategy as required
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and expectations:

Previous experience in a weddings and conference sales role is preferred
A minimum of oneyear Hospitality SALES experience actively prospecting and securing new business
Previous leadership experience
Computer literate in Microsoft Window, excel and Delphi FDC
University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Weekend work is required as is flexibility to attend site visits, functions/meetings.
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times