Event Sales Coordinator (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Mission Hill Family Estate Winery (http://www.missionhillwinery.com/Work-With-Us/)

  West Kelowna, British Columbia

Events Sales Coordinator (1 Year Contract)

Mission Hill Family Estate
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Note: This role is not remote

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, our Events Sales Coordinator will help create memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Our unforgettable winery destinations are the top choice for celebrations, executive retreats, weddings, meetings, and more. As our Events Sales Coordinator you will be directly responsible for coordinating and assisting with the daily functions of the Event Sales Team.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage distribution of all sales inquiries including website/Triple Seat, direct phone, and winery inboxes
• Prepare all corporate contracts and support client correspondence
• Manage all internal events coordination 
• Liaise with vendors for AV, hotel, and rentals as required for event execution 
• Coordinate all event meeting agendas and distribution of minutes 
• Participate in site inspections, familiarization tours, tradeshows, and functions within the wineries as required 
• Compile and input market intelligence information and maintain client database and event tracking
• Assist Director, Business Development with preparation of all itineraries for media, VIP, and Industry guests
• Work closely with each property at the winery level to support the planning of all logistics for successful execution of Wine Club events, experiences, and more

What You Bring:

• 1+ years experience in a hospitality environment
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Hospitality/Tourism, Event Planning, or related 
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, business units, and geographies
• Effective business systems thinker with a strong understanding of business process knowledge
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management focus
• Proven ability to deal effectively with others in a diverse environment

Bonus Points:

• Completion of WSET 2 or equivalent an asset
• Experience with catering management software considered an asset

_______________________________________________________________________________

At Mission Hill, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced business in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey areas

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You're not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

 

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

$45,000/year

---