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Event Coordinator Jobs in Mississauga, ON at Mississauga Convention Centre
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EVENT COORDINATOR
Mississauga Convention Centreis the industry leader in team development and offers unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.
Event Coordinator is required for Mississauga Convention Centre who could plan and manage events with a variety of sizes and purposes. You would require to ensure that everything runs smoothly and guests are pleased without exceeding the client’s budget.
The duties and responsibilities of an Event Coordinator are:
Communicating with clients
Reserving event space
Creating Floorplans and Banquet event orders (BEOs)
Coordinating event requirements between kitchen and banquet management staff
Liaising and coordinating with clients to finalize their menus, and event details
Recommendations for event themes, entertainers, decor, and other aspects.
Establishing relationships with venues and vendors
Collecting payments from clients
Calculating billing amounts due
Coordinate with in house electrical, internet and Audio/visual company
Must check the event is set up as per floorplans and BEO before start of each event
Must collect content for each event for marketing purposes
Event Coordinator skills and qualifications:
Successful Event Coordinators usually have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with a variety of people and personalities. They can adapt to changing conditions quickly, be professional, and put together an exciting event. Top skills and qualifications for Event Coordinators include:
Customer service skills
Must be proficient in using Event software
Written and verbal communication skills
Management skills
Negotiation skills
A basic understanding of the Hospitality Industry and what the events are usually like
The ability to do basic math
Preferable 2 years’ experience in organizing events in Hotel/ Banquet Hall
An understanding of social media and other marketing skills used to send invitations and promote events
Knowledge of performance monitoring methods for events and the ability to create reports to guide future event coordination improvements
Computer Skills
Upselling for the venue is an asset
We are 7 days a week operation and need someone who can be flexible to our business and operational needs. Compensation is salary and is based on experience and ability.
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Title: Event Coordinator
Company: Mississauga Convention Centre
Location: Mississauga, ON
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