Event Specialist- Oliver and Bonacini Hospitality

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Oliver & Bonacini Full time
Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Event Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing all inbound business inquiries and ensuring seamless event experiences. You will guide clients through the event cycle with meticulous attention to detail, using tools like Delphi and Social Tables to share accurate event information with both clients and our internal teams. Your commitment to exceptional service will not only delight our clients but also encourage them to return year after year.  If you're passionate about events and dedicated to creating memorable experiences, we want to hear from you

The Day to Day:

  • Network and create relationships with new and current clients
  • Communicate with clients, gather event details, prepare packages, and send event confirmation details to clients
  • Uses sales tools to effectively close leads, including proposals, site tours and planning meetings
  • Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment's of Truth
  • Show a superior level of customer service through client feedback & repeat events
  • Has a keen eye for details & knows the important questions to ask when planning an event
  • Manage time effectively to meet weekly deadlines for BEOs and responds efficiency to client requests
  • contributes to the annual sales targets of the events team, and is able to accurately produce a forecast and speak to the business they are producing
  • Contributes to the venue goals by sharing ideas and collaborating with team members.
  • Can identify a great piece of business & present to management for negotiation
  • Anticipates the needs of the operations and kitchen side of the business unit
  • Offers a positive presence and attitude towards the work, team & company
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience coordinating a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
  • Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals 
  • Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
  • IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly
Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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