Wedding Specialist - Toronto, Canada - One King West Hotel & Residence

One King West Hotel & Residence

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Solicit new wedding business

Set up and maintain filing, trace, and communication systems, and follow up procedures in line with established guidelines
Conduct wedding sites
Timely response to wedding leads and client questions
Coordinating and communicating all details leading up to and delivery of the event
Coordinating, confirming, and communicating all details regarding outside vendors to relevant parties
Issue/execute contracts
Detail and update all wedding BEO's
Responsible for meeting / exceeding sales goals
Works with food and beverage staff to develop programs, menus and events to increase profit and guest satisfaction
Responsible for advising on and creating floor plans
Be knowledgeable of current wedding trends and vendor information
Maintain effective communication with Banquet Team.
Schedule and conduct all menu tastings
Schedule and conduct all wedding precons
Conduct Vendor Sites
Send Client feedback forms post wedding
Confirm Wedding Room Blocks
Provide Director of Sales with established activity reports.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Extreme attention to detail.
Creative problem solving and sound decision making abilities.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
Must be energetic, enthusiastic and selfmotivated
Results oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well in a busy and demanding environment
Should be aware of current market trends and local competitors
Adaptable, flexible, reacts and adjusts to last minute requests in a positive manner.
Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Opera

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE: