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Job Description

• Prefer sales experience (3-5 years minimum) in Flowers & Chocolate sales, and a proven track record of selling Flowers & Chocolate sales
  
• Superior sales skills in prospecting, communication, and closing.
  
• Present a professional appearance with a pleasant and mature demeanour
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
  
• Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented
  
• Must have excellent interpersonal/relationship skills
  
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  
• Prefer experience in developing marketing collateral
  
• Experience utilizing social media to attract new business opportunities
  
• Help develop Flowers sales budgets and marketing plans
  
• Develop and implement programs and activities that increase and retain Flowers and Chocolate telephone sales campaigns, direct marketing campaigns,
  
•  Respond to prospect inquiries, conduct tours and meetings for prospective events, and sell Flowers
  
• Oversee the development/preparation of contracts for all events
  
• Help prospects (including resident social groups) plan special events including menus, entertainment, theme, decorations and other aspects
  
• Recommend refinements for catered events to include floral arrangements, table settings and room appointments; recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies
  
• Schedule all Orders functions, prices and prepare proposals, collect signed contracts and deposits  
  
• Ensure smooth execution of orders by inspecting finished arrangements and collaborating with appropriate department heads
  
• Plan and coordinate details of orders to include determining specifications and quantities of goods to order, determining manpower levels, recommending personnel assignments, scheduling space and facilities, and communicating menu information to production staff
  
• Ensure that arrangements are made to set up rooms, provide service and clean areas after events
  
• Develop, implement and monitor standards of service and coordinate orders activities to ensure that a high quality of production and service is consistently maintained
  
• Regularly evaluate services and determine means by which to upgrade quality of orders
  
• Attend outside meetings to foster relationships that are important to generate event referrals and other club business opportunities
  
•  Participates in outside activities that are judged appropriate by the Director of Food and Beverage and/or BCG regional team to enhance the presence of the property in the local community
  
• Work with the Directors and regional team to create sales and collateral materials
  
• Participate in monthly sales calls and/or meetings and the annual sales meeting
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or reporting manager