Posted date: May 20, 2026
Social and Special Events
General Manager
We are seeking a self-motivated, business-savvy, and revenue-oriented individual to join our team as a Social Sales Manager. This individual will help promote and sell our exceptional five-star service for a wide range of social events including weddings, fundraisers, birthdays, showers, and other special occasions.
- Meet with potential clients and conduct venue site tours.
- Prepare clear and effective written proposals and contracts for current and prospective clients.
- Follow up with prospective clients and advise on customizable menu options that meet their requirements and budget.
- Follow up on menu adjustments when applicable.
- Follow up on tentative contracts and all incoming sales leads.
- Confirm contracts in a timely manner.
- Upsell affiliated companies and brands, including Engine8 Media for print and digital media, gift baskets, and additional event services.
- Prepare event invoices.
- Achieve established sales targets and revenue goals.
- Reply promptly to phone calls and emails.
- Send information letters, promotional materials, and event quotes to clients.
- Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to strategize new and creative menu ideas.
- Identify creative opportunities to increase sales.
- Monitor and maintain website inquiries and updates.
- Work closely with the executive team to ensure all contractual terms, deposit schedules, and final billing confirmations are executed properly.
- Attend and participate in meetings to review event logistics and communicate last-minute changes accurately to all departments.
The successful candidate must possess post-secondary education in Sales & Marketing, Business Communication/Administration, Hospitality, or a related field, along with 1–3 years of experience in a sales position.
This is a full-time salaried position with an expectation of no less than 44 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability is required.
- Ability to tailor sales strategies to different types of clientele.
- Strong results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to follow pricing structures to ensure menus and budgets remain profitable.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to recommend alternative menus, décor, room layouts, or venue options to suit client needs.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer focus with strong interpersonal skills.
- Creative, trend-conscious, and innovative approach to event sales.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to quickly learn catering software and floor plan programs such as Microsoft Visio.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
This role is event-based and requires evening, weekend, and occasional early morning availability. A forecasted two-week schedule will be planned in coordination with the General Manager.
Universal EventSpace is dedicated to providing employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
