Sales Event Coordinator, Kitchener

Salary Range: $47,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

A Sales Event Coordinator establishes, develops and maintains sales activities and relationships with Clients. Sales Event Coordinators are responsible for managing client accounts, ensuring positive clients experience and generating new sales opportunities.

What will you be doing?

Prospect and target new business opportunities and leads via phone, in person, email and networking

Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, arrange and confirm all event details with client prior to the event

Effectively sell and book venue meeting space and catering both onsite at Bingemans Conference Centre and off Premise

Build and maintain a positive relationship with clients with a key understanding of the client’s needs

Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for clients

Work and communicate effectively with all operational departments

Respond to inquires by setting up discovery calls via phone, video, email or in person

Participate/attend local community events to develop business

Attend trade shows, networking events as needed

Consistently meet or exceed sales goals

Oversee all client event communications between the sales team and the operations departments, including reporting, change notices etc

Ensure all permits are in place for liquor license, extensions, and tents

Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

1-2 years sales experience (preferably hospitality) actively prospecting and securing new business

Experience selling to a variety of market segments

Post-secondary diploma in Sales, Business or equivalent

Strong business development and organizational skills

Confident and engaging

Motivated by sales targets / goals

Excellent time management skills, able to work in a constantly fast-paced environment and demonstrated work flexibility

Must possess professional decorum and an assertive sales quality

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

This is a Monday-Friday in office job with weekends and evenings required for meeting with clients and attending events.

Salary plus performance-based incentive program.

Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-assisted tools that highlight relevant work history. AI does not make any screening or hiring decisions.

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