Catering Sales Coordinator – Corporate Market
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre – Abbotsford, BC
Salary: $44,000–$46,000 per year (DOE) + portion of gratuities
Benefits: 50/50 cost‑shared benefits + discounted Choice Hotels rates worldwide
Job Type: Full‑time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday; occasional evenings/weekends)
About Us
The Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre is the largest conference facility outside Metro Vancouver, offering 24,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting, event, and tradeshow space, along with 116 well‑appointed guest rooms, including Executive Business Class Rooms and Suites.
We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented, and relationship‑driven Catering Sales Coordinator to join our Catering & Events team. This role focuses on supporting the Corporate Market, working directly with clients to plan, organize, and flawlessly execute meetings, training, conferences, and business events.
As the Catering Sales Coordinator – Corporate Market, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Catering to deliver exceptional service, enhance client satisfaction, and support revenue growth. You will be an essential point of contact for our corporate clients—providing guidance, recommendations, event detailing, and clear communication across multiple hotel departments.
What You’ll Do
- Respond promptly (within one business day) to all phone, email, and walk-in inquiries from corporate clients.
- Conduct professional site tours and client meetings to showcase meeting spaces and guest rooms.
- Plan, upsell, detail, and execute corporate functions, including space requirements, timelines, audiovisual needs, food & beverage selections, and overall event specifications.
- Prepare documentation including catering contracts, event orders, amendments, and floor plans.
- Manage deposits, guarantees, and amendments in Caterease with accuracy.
- Communicate event details with hotel departments through internal meetings and updates.
- Complete post-event responsibilities, including invoicing, follow-up, and rebooking opportunities.
- Process deposits and final payments and issue receipts.
- Perform administrative tasks such as daily reader boards, door signs, weekly print packages, and filing.
- Support the Director of Catering and the Wedding/Socials Coordinator when needed.
- Be onsite to greet clients at event start times (may include occasional evenings/weekends).
- Assist with social media updates related to events and hotel marketing initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent time management and ability to multitask
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new software
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Experience in hospitality, catering, or events is an asset, but not required
Compensation & Perks
- Salary: $44,000–$46,000 per year (based on experience)
- Gratuities: Portion of event gratuities included
- Benefits: 50/50 employer/employee cost-share
- Travel Discounts: Special employee rates at all Choice Hotels worldwide
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Indeed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00-$46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Why do you believe you would be a good fit for this role?
Experience:
- Event Planning: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Banquet / Conference: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
