Event Planner - Mississauga, Canada - Renaissance by the Creek

Renaissance by the Creek
Renaissance by the Creek
Verified Company
Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Event planner is responsible for maximizing banquet and wedding revenues by creating and implementing sales plans for weddings, banquets, and parties.

This position will report directly to the General Manager.

  • Achieve sales/profit goals of Fellows Renaissance by the Creek's events operation
  • Utilize Salesforce daily to build and maintain an events prospect database, track all communications and activities with those prospects, and record all sales made
  • Respond to prospect inquiries, conduct tours and meetings for prospective events, and sell events
  • Oversee the development/preparation of contracts for all banquets/weddings
  • Work with General Manager to determine selling prices and menus for events
  • Coordinate with Chef and General Manager to plan menus, product and supply orders, and staff in a timely fashion
  • Schedule all banquet event functions, price and prepare event proposals, collect signed contracts and deposits.
  • Lead banquet staff during events
  • Provide excellent food and beverage service for all events
  • Ensure satisfaction by communicating with the client throughout the event regarding any changes, substitutions or special requests; assisting banquet staff throughout the event as needed (refilling drinks, delivering food, bussing tables, etc.); and following up with event host at the conclusion of the event
  • Full compliance with Department of Health and Liquor Control Commission regulations
  • Help develop banquet sales budgets and marketing plans
  • Participate in outside activities that are judged appropriate by the General Manager to enhance the presence of the property in the local community
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:


  • Must have 23 years of related experience in event coordination/catering sales
  • Superior sales skills in prospecting, communication, and closing
  • Must have excellent interpersonal/relationship skills
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Must be highly organized, efficient, and detailoriented

Salary:
$40,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person
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