Sales Representative - Event Venue

at  Mississauga Convention Centre

The Mississauga Convention Center is a premier event venue specializing in hosting private and corporate events. Our mission is to provide unparalleled service and create memorable experiences for our clients and their guests. We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as Sales Representative- Event Venue.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE-EVENT VENUE

Mississauga Convention Centre is looking for a Sales Representative- Event Venue responsible for developing event business and promoting our brand. This candidate must work well with others in a collaborative atmosphere and relate well with clients to foster a positive experience. The ideal candidate must be adaptable and maintain a professional and polished demeanor along with wide food and beverage knowledge. This candidate must also understand the importance of, and promote, the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.

• Execute an aggressive sales strategy for existing and annual sales goals
• Prepare weekly sales summaries for review. Be able to speak on successes and failures to highlight opportunities.
• Build and maintain a client base with a focus on inbound sales opportunities, booking repeat business through existing accounts and establishing long-term partnerships
• Follow up with clients post event to ensure we are providing positive shareable experiences
• Inputting, tagging and maintaining client relationships via CRM
• Manage bookings to optimize revenue in all venues
• Align with clients on event feasibility, forecasts, pricing, special offers
• Coordinate event details with client, ensure payment scheduled is followed
• Act as a liaison between clients and business operators. Communicate event details effectively to operations team using event orders, plans and other internal means of communication
• Develop relationships outside of the business with key stakeholders
• Attend, lead and participate in outside networking events, tradeshows and activations in order to build a book of prospects for future events at MCC
• Develop a sales strategy to achieve personal and organizational sales goals and revenues. Coordinate sales activities.
• Conduct sales calls, prospecting activities and entertaining