Boutique Floral Events Sales Lead

Southside Blooms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k

Employee discounts on florals

Job summary

Southside Blooms, based in Chicago, is looking for an Event & Wedding Sales Lead to drive their wedding and event business. As the primary contact for clients, you'll guide inquiries through to booking while working closely with design and production teams for exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for events and design. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in event sales, wedding planning, or floral sales.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in sales conversations and closing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead contact for all wedding and event inquiries.
• Conduct client consultations to understand vision, budget, and scope.
• Create customized proposals, estimates, and contracts.

Skills

Event sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Sales closing

Attention to detail

Organization

Proficiency in email and spreadsheets

Tools

CRM tools

Floral software

Job description

Southside Blooms, based in Chicago, is looking for an Event & Wedding Sales Lead to drive their wedding and event business. As the primary contact for clients, you'll guide inquiries through to booking while working closely with design and production teams for exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for events and design. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment.