Sales and Event Planning Specialist - Chilliwack, Canada - Bridlewoods Event Center Ltd

Description

We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced, and resourceful individual that can market the venue and coordinate a team of employees responsible to provide our customers with an exceptional experience while attending our venue.

The main focus of our venue is currently hosting weddings and corporate events. This position is instrumental in making Bridlewoods Event Center a venue of choice for our potential clients.

This position works closely with the owners of the venue, to ensure that business objectives are met.


Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute events, including weddings, corporate functions, fundraisers, and social gatherings.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their event vision and requirements
• Schedule events support staff
• Oversee event setup and breakdown, ensuring all details are executed flawlessly
• Provide exceptional guest services throughout the event
• Handle any issues or emergencies that may arise during events
• Facilitate social media engagement and update content in local digital channels to attract new clients.
• Conduct site tours to potential booking clients.
• Manage paperwork requirements for bookings, and assist with customers final invoice and payment
• Liaise with catering companies
• You are passionate about offering an exceptional guest experience.
• You always see the positive first in every situation, have strong work ethics, are honest in your communication with staff and clients, and love working as a team.
• You have at least two years' experience in sales and event planning.
• You have at least two years' experience in planning and supporting special events in a rental venue.
• You have strong abilities to manage digital marketing tools.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You possess strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as needed.

Job Profile

• Full time position
• Wage: Based on experience
• Will be required to work weekends based on bookings (Flexible but generally Tuesday to Saturday)
• Job location is at the venue.

Salary:
$25.00-$35.00 per hour


Work Location:
In person