Event Coordinator / Junior Sales Representative

Job summary

Manage the full event lifecycle from initial inquiry and sales lead generation to planning and on-site execution. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality client experiences and achieve booking targets.

Job details

Job Title: Event Coordinator / Junior Sales Representative Location: Mississauga Convention Centre, Mississauga, ON Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Venue Manager / Sales Manager About The Role Mississauga Convention Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, customer-focused, and sales-driven Event Coordinator / Junior Sales Representative to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, coordinating events, building client relationships, and helping bring celebrations and special occasions to life. You will support clients from the initial inquiry and sales process through event planning and successful event execution, while providing excellent customer service throughout the process. Key Responsibilities Respond to event inquiries by phone, email, and in person in a timely and professional manner. Conduct venue tours and explain event spaces, packages, services, and offerings. Generate new sales leads and follow up with prospective clients. Prepare and send quotes, proposals, contracts, and event information. Build and maintain strong client relationships from initial inquiry through the event date. Assist clients with event planning, including room setup, timelines, catering, décor, entertainment, and other requirements. Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth event execution. Prepare and maintain event schedules, function sheets, client notes, and booking information. Confirm event details with clients before the event. Assist with event setup, coordination, and on-site support as required. Identify opportunities to upsell venue services, packages, and additional products. Follow up with clients after events to encourage repeat business and referrals. Maintain accurate records of inquiries, bookings, payments, and client communications. Assist with social media, promotions, open houses, networking, and other sales and marketing activities. Ensure the venue presentation and client experience consistently meet company standards. Handle client questions, concerns, and last-minute requests professionally. Work with management to achieve monthly sales and booking targets. Perform other event and venue-related duties as required. Qualifications & Skills Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Excellent attention to detail. Positive, outgoing, and professional personality. Ability to multitask and manage multiple clients and events. Sales-minded with the ability to build relationships and secure bookings. Comfortable communicating with clients by phone, email, and in person. Strong computer and administrative skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, sales, customer service, or a related field is an asset. Experience with CRM, booking, or event management software is an asset. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is energetic, reliable, organized, personable, and motivated by sales and customer service. You enjoy meeting new people, developing relationships, solving problems, and creating positive client experiences. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced event venue and can remain calm, professional, and organized during busy periods. What We Offer Opportunity to grow within the events and hospitality industry. Training and ongoing support. Dynamic and team-oriented work environment. Sales incentives and commission opportunities, where applicable. Exposure to a wide variety of weddings, private functions, corporate events, and conferences. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Salary Negotiable and based on experience and qualifications. Apply Now If you are passionate about events, hospitality, sales, and customer service, and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Mississauga Convention Centre team.

What you’ll do

Manage the full event lifecycle from initial inquiry and sales lead generation to planning and on-site execution. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality client experiences and achieve booking targets.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, and sales skills with a professional demeanor. Previous experience in hospitality or event planning is considered an asset, along with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Training and ongoing support • Sales incentives • Commission opportunities • Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Upselling · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Event Coordination
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Client Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Organization
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Upselling
• Administrative Skills
• Lead Generation
• Event Planning

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative