An established and busy Toronto wedding and event venue is looking for an experienced Social Sales Manager to join our team.
We are looking specifically for someone who already understands the banquet and event venue business and has experience selling weddings, social events and private functions.
Previous banquet hall or event venue SALES experience is mandatory.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working in banquet or venue sales who is looking for a new environment, greater responsibility and the opportunity to become an important part of an established operation.
The Role
As Social Sales Manager, you will manage incoming wedding and social event leads from initial inquiry through venue tour, proposal, follow-up and booking.
Responsibilities include:
Responding to incoming wedding and social event inquiries
Conducting venue tours and client appointments
Presenting wedding and social event packages
Preparing proposals and contracts
Consistently following up with prospective clients
Developing relationships with couples, families and event organizers
Converting inquiries and venue tours into confirmed bookings
Maintaining accurate lead and client information
Working closely with our operations teams and Assisting our Director of Sales
Participating in open houses, showcases and sales initiatives
Maintaining knowledge of pricing, packages and the competitive GTA event market
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is confident, personable, organized and comfortable asking for the business and closing a sale.
Required qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of direct banquet hall or event venue sales experience
Experience selling weddings and/or social events
Strong understanding of banquet packages and the event booking process
Excellent telephone, email and face-to-face communication skills
Strong follow-up and organizational skills
Professional appearance and presentation
Comfortable conducting venue tours and client consultations
Ability to build rapport with couples and families
Self-motivated with a genuine sales mentality
Please note: general retail, restaurant or unrelated sales experience alone does not meet the experience requirement for this position.
Schedule & Availability
This is not a traditional Monday-to-Friday, 9-to-5 office position.
Our clients often need to meet when they are available, so flexibility is an important part of this position.
Saturday availability is required as part of the regular work week, along with a minimum of four weekdays.
Hours may vary depending on appointments, tours, events and business requirements.
Compensation
$50,000–$60,000 per year, depending on directly related banquet/event venue sales experience.
There may also be an opportunity for additional performance-based compensation based on sales results.
Apply
If you have direct banquet or event venue sales experience and are looking for an opportunity to join an established Toronto venue, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your experience selling weddings, social events or private functions.
Only applicants with directly related banquet/event venue sales experience will be considered.
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
