Event Sales Representative / Event Planner – Base Wage + Commission
The Guelph Estate Convention Centre & Banquet Hall is looking for a motivated Event Sales Representative / Event Planner to help us generate new business and increase event bookings.
This position offers Ontario minimum wage plus a percentage-based commission on successful bookings that you generate.
Responsibilities
- Generate new leads and bring new clients to The Guelph Estate
- Promote our venue, wedding packages, catering, corporate events, private parties, and other functions
- Develop relationships with wedding planners, businesses, organizations, and community groups
- Follow up with potential clients and convert inquiries into confirmed bookings
- Network with local businesses and event professionals
- Develop referral partnerships and generate new business
- Assist clients throughout the sales and booking process
- Meet agreed sales and booking goals
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in event planning, hospitality, sales, or business development is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident, outgoing, and professional personality
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
- Self-motivated and results-oriented
- Comfortable making calls, following up with prospects, and developing new leads
- Existing relationships with businesses, wedding planners, event professionals, or community organizations are an asset
Compensation
Ontario minimum wage + percentage-based commission
You will receive an hourly wage in accordance with Ontario employment standards, plus a predetermined percentage commission on successful event bookings that you bring to the venue.
The commission percentage and terms will be discussed during the interview.
About The Guelph Estate
The Guelph Estate Convention Centre & Banquet Hall is a full-service event venue in Guelph, Ontario, hosting weddings, corporate events, private parties, conferences, cultural events, and large celebrations.
If you are a strong salesperson, event planner, or well-connected professional who can bring new clients and bookings, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us about your sales experience, event-planning background, and business or community connections.
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
