Holland Marsh Wineries is searching for an energetic, sales driven individual for a full-time position as an assistant venue coordinator. Our associates must represent our award-winning hospitality and customer service through guest interaction, communications, venue tours, tastings and sales. The position will start as an “assistant” for the initial 3 months and will develop into a primary role.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• College or University degree in Event Planning/Hospitality Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to handle a wide range of customers and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Team oriented with an ability to work independently
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and accurate work practices
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Commitment to self-development and continuous learning
• General wine knowledge an asset but willing to train the right candidate
• Must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting 40 lbs
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• hospitality/tourism: 2 years (preferred)
• event/venue coordination: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Perform venue tours with clients
• Developing strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interaction
• Prompt follow up on inquiries by email or phone
• Complete client contracts and manage client accounts
• Planning and executing events from booking to initiation (presence during each event is mandatory)
• Organize all client meetings & consultations prior to event date
• Complete function sheets and banquet orders for all upcoming weddings and events