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Banquet Sales Representative

Compass Group8 days ago
Verified
Winnipeg, MB
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage
Mental Health and Well-Being initiative
Employment Assistance Program

About the role

Job Summary

About Assiniboine Park Conservancy

Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.

Now, if you were to come on board as a Banquet Sales Representative, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

  • Oversee, coordinate and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, associates and suppliers.
  • Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.
  • Ascertain new business and retain existing business.
  • Travel between client locations.
  • Ensure each catering function is well planned and prepared, successfully carried-out and financially sound.
  • Ensure specifications and requests of each catering event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively.
  • Identify and resolve event issues to minimize complications.

Think you have what it takes to be a Banquet Sales Representative? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

  • Solid banquet and event planning experience.
  • Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Valid drivers’ license and ability to travel between client sites.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
5001-10,000

Compass Group PLC is a world leading food and support services company, which serves meals to millions of people in c.35 countries and employs and engages more than 550,000 people globally. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.