About This Role
This role is for an experienced and dynamic Event Coordinator to establish and lead a sales team for a new venture. The core of the job involves client acquisition, sales presentations, and managing client relationships for wedding and social events.
Responsibilities
- Identify and target potential clients for wedding and social events, including engaged couples, event planners, and organizations
- Conduct sales presentations to showcase the venue's facilities, services, and packages to potential clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and preferences
- Provide excellent customer service to ensure a positive experience throughout the sales process
- Negotiate and finalize contracts with clients, ensuring terms and conditions are clear and meet both parties' expectations
- Collaborate with legal and administrative teams as needed
- Work closely with event planning and coordination teams at the venue to ensure seamless execution of weddings and social events
- Communicate client preferences, requirements, and any special arrangements
- Manage the sales budget for wedding and social events, tracking expenses and ensuring that revenue targets are met
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and market demands
- Use market research information to make informed decisions about pricing, services, and promotional activities
- Build and maintain relationships with wedding/social event-related vendors, such as florists, photographers, and caterers
- Provide regular reports on sales performance, client feedback, and market trends to upper management
- Use data to make strategic decisions and improvements
Requirements
- Minimum five years of event sales and planning experience with a large-scale venue with a proven track record of sales performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Knowledge of wedding industry trends and traditions
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate client schedules
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
About the Company
Kipos is seeking to grow an exciting new venture.