Event Sales Specialist

Job Responsibility:

The Why, the What and the Who...

Are you looking for a fun and fast paced working environment?

The What...

The Event Sales Specialist role at Splitsville is a dynamic role where you will be selling event space, food and beverage, bowling, arcade and amusement packages. The Sales Specialist will be making the guest's ideas a reality, creating a fun and exciting experience for everyone.

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business relationships on behalf of Splitsville Entertainment with both new and existing guests
• Effectively sell the meeting spaces, party rooms, food and beverage packages, entertainment packages; meeting quarterly and yearly sales goals
• Work with the Event Sales Manager to prospect new events and target new leads where possible; reach out to past clients for future bookings
• Arrange and confirm all event details with client prior to the event; communicate information to all team members
• Work with event team to ensure all events run smoothly; connect with client during event to offer help if needed
• Follow up after each event with client to obtain feedback, maintain rapport and suggest future bookings with Splitsville
• Meet with the Events Sales Manager, General Manager and the Splitsville Sales Team weekly to discuss weekly plan and targets
• Maintain daily use of our inhouse database to input all leads, track and follow up on all inquiries and communications with clients; track all marketing and promotional materials where necessary
• Update and maintain content on our social media sites regularly within corporate standards and guidelines
• Attend and facilitate offsite promotional events within the community to raise brand awareness and obtain leads for future event bookings
• Provide an excellent experience for all clients and their guests - Create an atmosphere of positivity and fun!
• This is a guest facing role; should be enthusiastic and helpful at all times

To be successful you will have:

• Previous experience in a sales customer service role an asset
• Have a desire to create fun events and take pride in their work; passionate about great guest experiences
• Engaging and confident
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization, prioritizing and multi-tasking; understands and uses a time management
• Creative problem-solving
• Social media skills
• Comfortable working with booking quotas and is usually able to achieve or exceed them
• Knowledgeable with MS Office, windows, and web-based applications
• Has been or is currently involved in community affairs, charities, clubs, etc
• Has a valid drivers license or access to reliable transportation
• Must be available to work evening, weekend and holiday events as needed

The Who...

Splitsville Entertainment is Canada's premier family entertainment centre! Our modern facilities combine state-of-the-art 10 pin bowling, high-quality casual dining, arcades, laser tag, and other entertainment options to make your visit a one-of-a-kind experience.

At Splitsville we value diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.

If you think you have what it takes and would enjoy working in a fun, friendly, fast-paced environment - we would like to hear from you! Apply today!