Events Sales Specialist

Join to apply for the Events Sales Specialist role at Steam Whistle Brewing. We have an exciting opportunity for an Event Sales Specialist to join our Sales Team. As an Event Sales Specialist you will be a key member of the sales team responsible for booking all corporate, wedding and private events across five event spaces at the Roundhouse, as well as supporting new business development strategies. Reporting to the Events Sales Manager, this hybrid role involves approximately 4 days in the facility and 1 day working from home, Monday through Friday. Start date: January 2026. Responsibilities Create custom quotations based on details communicated by clients, with speed and accuracy, including seasonal rental rates, venue appointed staffing ratios, accurate beverage services pricing. Respond to event inquiries via telephone, email correspondence or walk-in clients regarding hosting events (weddings, social and corporate clients, licensees). Achieve weekly, quarterly and annual sales targets. Conduct outside sales, prospecting calls and other forms of outbound lead generation. Provide support for incoming corporate/wedding event inquiries within 24 hours on business days. Build quotes, floorplans, contracts and invoices as required. Support small space reservations or leads in coordination with the Roundhouse restaurant and tap room team. Work closely with sales team to plan and execute promotional events to showcase our spaces, services and partners, targeting planners and hospitality industry professionals. Conduct site visits with prospective clients during regular business hours, after hours, and on weekends as required. Assist with promotional trade events both on and off site, answering venue questions and supporting new business development events. Collect post-event feedback by phone. Collect photos and relevant content to support Social Media strategy for lead generation. Ensure Caterease calendar is current (updating lead status). Work closely with team members to strengthen partnerships with vendors. Recommend additional products and services to enhance the guest experience and support overall revenue goals. Communicate all venue policies and procedures relevant to the unique aspects of each event, as outlined in the Venue Booking Contract and Venue Handbook. Participate in weekly team huddles and calendar clean-up meetings. Foster relationships with local venues to deepen market awareness and develop referral relationships. Skills and Experience 1–2 years' experience in an event sales role, comfortable with lead generation, negotiation and building partnerships. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Ability to work as part of the events team, collaborating and communicating effectively with sales, coordination, operations and the rest of the Roundhouse hospitality team. Must be able to quickly engage with customers to build rapport and provide exceptional customer service. Confident, motivated and self-starter, able to prioritize and stay organized. Hospitality degree/college preferred. Knowledge of the industry as well as key stakeholders, planners and clients. Benefits The opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Paid training and development related to the area of work. 12-pack of beer each week. Competitive pay. 3 weeks vacation to start, with an additional day per year up to 20 days. 6 paid wellness days. Health and Dental Benefits Program. Employee Assistance Program. Invites to epic parties. Diversity and Equality Steam Whistle Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs. Hr@steamwhistle.ca Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Services, Events Services, and Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr