Events Supervisor
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Job Summary
Position: Events Supervisor Full Time
Reports to:Manager of Corporate & Special Events Facility:Ripleys Aquarium of Canada
Job Purpose:Reporting to the Manager of Corporate & Special Events the Events Supervisor is responsible for the sales development and coordination of corporate events as well as assisting with the planning and execution of special events and programming as assigned. The Events Supervisor will foster and grow relationships with clients catering & event service vendors and industry partners.
Please remember that due to the nature of our business we workwhenothersplayinanattractionthatisopen365daysoftheyear! Youwillbeexpectedtoberegularly available to work any shift before during or after these hours of operation.Please note that the successful applicant must be able to work weekends evenings and overnights as required.
Critical Accountabilities:
- Respond to all corporate event inquiries and birthday party inquiries as needed facilitate site visits capture sales negotiate contracts andprocessallpaymentsincludinginvoicingandreconcilingafterthe event.
- The Event Supervisor isthemainvenuecontact butis not limited to: catering AV rentals furniture and any other vendors required for the event.
- Responsibleforcoordinatingdelivery schedules checkingrentalordersandbuildinglogisticsforevents from booking stage to post event.
- The Event Supervisor will be communicating with clients on various platforms and will be responsible for hosting venue visits to upsell events.
- Strong ability to market and sell event listings and services for corporate events.
- ResponsibleforachievingCorporateEvent sales targets andrevenue goals asassignedgenerating revenue through external event bookings and internal events programming
- CreateanddistributeEventSEO &detailsto all pertinent internal andexternalstaffensuringconsistent communication of event requirements and onsite activations.
- Assist with thedevelopmentimplementation coordinationandexecutionoforiginal programmingas assigned. Some tasks might include monitoring events equipment inventory and assisting with onsite coordination may be required to assist the birthday coordinator when needed.
- Represent Ripleys Aquarium of Canada at both internal and external events as required.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.
Special Skills and Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in event management is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years equivalent special events experience in either venue/event sales catering or events supervisor role.
- Previous experience in a multi-use event venue attractions-based event venue hotel or premium event space.
- Certification for Smart Service strongly recommended.
- Excellent guest service and communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Mustenjoyworkinginadynamicfast-pacedteamenvironment
- Provenabilitytoproblem solvethinkcriticallyandtake initiative.
- Must be able to work overnights shifts for major events including Christmas Installation depending on the task or season.
- Ability to work late night hours for events set up and strikes.
- ProficiencywithMicrosoftSuite andexperiencewithSiriusware andCRM systems considered an asset.
- Drivers License is an asset.
Pay Rate:$48000-$52000/annually
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups which include but are not limited to women Indigenous persons members of visible minority groups LGBTQ2S individuals and persons with disabilities. Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is committed to ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontarios Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment who may contribute to further diversification of our organization. As such Ripleys Aquarium of Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant as requested during the recruitment process. Please contact us at if you require assistance with the accommodation process.
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology tools (including ADP Workforce Now) to assist in the screening assessment or selection of applicants as part of the recruitment process for this position. Please note that hiring decisions are made by department managers and human resource personnel.
Thank you for your interest in Ripleys Aquarium of Canada! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
