Event Manager - Sales and Planning (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Cerius Executives

  Yountville, California

We have a great direct-hire full-time opportunity for an experienced Event Manager (Sales and Planning)

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Customer service experience is required as well as a strong sales background in the weddings and events.
  • Minimum 5+ years in Sales, Catering Manager, or similar role.
  • Event Management - ideal if in a hotel/restaurant or winery environment
  • Use of application software - Excel, Word, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
  • Ability to multi-task using telephone, computer, and written communications.
  • Copywriting skills, excellent grammar, organization, and time management skills.
  • Self-motivation, proactive problem solving, follow-through and ability to work with limited supervision
  • Sales strategy knowledge in launching luxury events venue
  • New business & leads for event business
  • Created and maintained strategic partnerships (wedding planners, social contacts, and other industry support)
  • Attended trade shows, Community events, and industry meetings.
  • Knowledge of market trends, competition and customers
  • Planned and executed frequent events for strategic partners
  • Managed all communication for qualified leads and conduct site inspections for potential clients
  • Established event proposals and offers
  • Event rate structure
  • Achieved financial goals annually
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and demeanor is a must.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS PREFERRED

  • Marketing Experience is a plus
  • Tripleseat, Socialtable, and Tock a plus

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year plus bonus

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