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Overview: Tracking Contacts on an Event
In Sales and Catering, accurately tracking contacts associated with an event is essential for clear communication, seamless coordination, and exceptional service delivery. Events often involve multiple stakeholders, each playing a unique role—such as the person who booked the event, the main point of contact during the event, or a third-party vendor like a contract singer.
Here’s why it’s important to document each contact type:
1. Clear Roles and Responsibilities
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Leader: Typically the booker, who is responsible for negotiating the event, managing billing and sometimes signing the BEO or event contract.
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Onsite Contact: The person present during the event, responsible for day-of decisions and coordination with the venue.
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Signer Contacts: Typically responsible for signing the BEO and or event contract.
Tracking these roles ensures that the right person is contacted for the right task—avoiding confusion or delays.
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Navigate to Home > Event Management |
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To begin, navigate to the Dashboard and use the Search box to locate the event. Enter the full or partial Event Name into the search field. The system will display a list of matching events, or, if there is an exact match, it will appear directly. Once you’ve identified the correct event, simply click on the event name to open it. |
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Adding a Contact to an Event
To add a contact to the Event Record:
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Using an Existing Contact
If the contact you wish to add has been used in a previous event, you can easily select them without re-entering their information. Steps to Use an Existing Contact:
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Using an Existing Company
If the contact you wish to add is affiliated with a company, you can easily select them without re-entering their information. Steps to Use an Existing Company:
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After saving the contact, you’ll return to the Event Record (Reservation) screen.
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Editing a Contact
From the Contacts section of the Event Record, you can view and manage all contacts associated with the event. To edit a contact:
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Deleting a Contact from an Event
The Contacts section of the Event Record allows you to view, manage, and remove contacts associated with the event. To delete a contact:
The contact will be immediately removed from the event.
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