Job Title: Catering Event Coordinator (Weddings & Corporate)

Department: Sales & Marketing

Reporting Manager: Director, Sales

Role Status: Full-time permanent

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

About Us

As Vancouver's premier attraction we offer truly rewarding and memorable experiences! Our team members get to work in a challenging and cooperative environment where everyone comes together to create memories of a lifetime. We offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation, an inspiring setting, and many unique employee privileges. We are seeking new team members who embody our core values that focuses on people, connection, growth and challenge. We foster a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. Applicants who thrive in a positive atmosphere where service excellence is top priority are encourages to apply.

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated professional to join the Catering Sales team. The successful candidate will focus on driving revenue primarily through weddings, as well as corporate business including lead sourcing and conversion, planning, logistics, and delivering an exceptional guest experience from start to finish. This individual will be comfortable working in a team environment and also demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit as they achieve targets set by the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Rigorously apply sales techniques to turn leads into bookings
• Book and coordinate catering events including food and beverage, activities and infrastructure
• Conduct site inspections
• Assist clients with finalizing event details
• Optimize existing business by promoting and selling add on activities and services
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external contacts, accounts and suppliers
• Conduct post-event evaluations and use feedback to make positive internal changes
• Ensures the highest level of client satisfaction
• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications and AbilitieS

• Experience in weddings and catering preferred
• Ability to think and act strategically; work independently and manage time efficiently
• Exceptionally strong oral communication skills; ability to develop rapport and credibility
• Effective presentation skills and objection handling techniques
• Ability to work in a high speed and high demand environment, managing the logistics of multiple events simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
• Committed work ethic; positive work attitude
• Creative and motivated individual with a passion for events, sales and guest satisfaction
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Successful completion of post-secondary degree or diploma
• Knowledge of MS products from Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work evening, weekends and statutory holidays, when required

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:

• Free Seasonal Access Pass
• Discounts at the resort's restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
• Referral Bonus Program
• Public Transit subsidies
• Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
• Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.

Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
• RRSP matching plan after 1 year of service
• Free access passes for dependents

Disclaimer

The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.