Job Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.
From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.
Job Summary
Why work with Park Hospitality?
Park Hospitality is the food & beverage, retail, and guest services team at Assiniboine Park. We operate with intention, rooted in our guiding principles of Community, Sustainability, Adventure, and Excellence.
Our diverse venues - including Park Cafe, Tundra Grill, Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, The Leaf, and event spaces across the Park - serve as the backdrop for meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experiences. From curated retail offerings to warm guest service and thoughtful dining, our team brings the spirit of Assiniboine Park to life in every interaction.
Now, if you were to come on board as a Banquet Sales Representative, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

• Oversee, coordinate and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, associates and suppliers.
• Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.
• Ascertain new business and retain existing business.
• Travel between client locations.
• Ensure each catering function is well planned and prepared, successfully carried-out and financially sound.
• Ensure specifications and requests of each catering event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively.

Think you have what it takes to be a Banquest Sales Representative? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

• Serve as first point of contact for all new catered/banquet clients.
• Interact directly with clients to address inquiries, understand client event needs and book event spaces or venues.
• Increase catered/banquet event bookings across all market segments including corporate, social and associations.
• Manage key accounts on a regular basis to increase revenue streams.
• Follows up on any leads that are generated, within 24 hours.
• Conduct site venue visits/tours with potential and current clients.
• Maintain response time standards set out by the General Manager, Banquets & Catering for communication via phone and email.
• Maintain a database of clients and be aware of the preferences as well as their current and future needs for events.
• Diarize and perform regularly scheduled outbound sales calls to corporate clients to obtain new and repeat business as planned by General Manager, Banquets & Catering.
• Represents Park Hospitality through networking with existing and potential clients, including attending various events and tradeshows.
• Follow up with all clients post-event to ensure satisfaction and explore possible re-booking.
• Negotiate event pricing and event planning in accordance with Park Hospitality's rental rates and services with the goal of maximizing revenue returns in accordance with the business plan.
• Monitors achievement of personal sales action plan through completion of sales reports as required

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

Skills Required