Event Manager


  • Category: Sales / Business Development
  • Location: Edmonton, AB
  • Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Description

Posted On: Mar 25, 2024

Event Manager:
 
Our client is searching for an Event Manager to join their team. This role will be responsible for providing memorable experiences to all guests through planning and executing seamless events. A successful candidate will be detail oriented, service driven and passionate about events.
 
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of catering events, from initial inquiry to post event follow-up.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and preferences.
  • Liaise with culinary and front of house teams to ensure efficient execution
  • Liaise with in-house audio-visual teams
  • Manage event timelines, logistics, and on-site coordination to guarantee a flawless Client experience
  • Maintain accurate records of client communications, contracts, billing information
  • Working with accounting managers to ensure payments are up to date
  • Assist In working with wedding market vendors
  • Uphold high standards of service and presentation and professionalism
Your strengths include:
  • Proven luxury event center experience within the wedding, meeting and events industry
  • Must have good knowledge of the food and beverage industry, with banquet experience being an asset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of Social Tables floorplan program is an asset
  • Confident in understanding and explaining contractual information to clients
  • Results oriented, positive, and service driven with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
  • Adapts to change with ease and can handle many tasks simultaneously
  • A passion for guest services and a desire to be a part of a driven team
  • Must be very flexible with work hours to correspond with department, guest, and business demands
  • A strong team player, able to work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A good problem solver, confident, energetic and flexible
If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Bobi-Jo Warner.
 
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment term. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity and customer satisfaction, and more.
 
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