Event Sales Manager

City Winery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery is seeking an Event Sales Manager to oversee private events, from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event sales, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships. Join a unique workplace where wine, food, and live entertainment converge to create unforgettable experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401K matching

Flexible Savings Accounts

HSA and Dependent Care

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Free Family Meal

Tickets to available shows

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in event sales/management.
• Proven revenue and budget management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage events from contract to execution.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Create detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).

Skills

Event sales

Budget management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Event Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting private event business, event planning, and providing overall end to end support to clients for all City Winery events. This role is responsible for developing, organizing, and managing events from point of contract through hands-on execution of the event. This individual must have the ability to successfully materialize the vision of the client, exceeding expectations at every opportunity and maintain long-term client relationships throughout and after planning.

Why us?

• Competitive pay
• nDORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!
• 401K (and yes we match!)
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• HSA and Dependent Care
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• An atmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities.

Free Family Meal

Tickets to available shows

And more!

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in event sales/management or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven background in strategizing and executing on-premise events
• Proven revenue and budget management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and results oriented
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of on-premise events
• Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Professional and effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, both written and oral
• Appreciation and general understanding of the music, food, and wine business
• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays if needed due to events

Responsibilities

• Creatively sell all event spaces in alignment with budgets
• Curate, coordinate, and manage designated events from point of contract to hands-on execution
• Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships and positive brand impressions
• Maintain correspondence and handle all details of event with client throughout event preparation and execution to ensure clients’ needs are met and/or exceeded
• Utilize appropriate documents from Event Director and client to create and maintain physical file for each event
• Create organized and detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to be passed along to other departments (i.e. Front of House, Kitchen, etc.) to ensure smooth execution the day of event
• Work directly with Executive Chef, Winery Department, GM and FOH Managers to secure event needs for execution
• Schedule and conduct site tours with prospective clients, and confirmed clients to arrange and confirm details pertaining to every element of the event
• Find opportunities to “Up Sell” (Custom Label Wine, beverage upgrades, menu upgrades, etc.)
• Create addendums for any additions to the original contract
• Participate in weekly event production meetings to communicate the BEOs to team
• Collect all payments (including deposit, balance and addendum) and correspond with Accounting Department when necessary to facilitate and ensure receipt of payments
• Oversee event set-up and introduce client/on-site contact to Front of House Manager(s) facilitating particular event
• Be available for questions during event set-up and check in on event periodically
• Establish and maintain department filing system to ensure efficiency and organization (upcoming events, events in progress, completed events, beverage logs, etc.; archive files as appropriate)
• Maintain existing department resources (menus & descriptions, wine & beer lists, wine tasting notes, vendor resources/catalogs, etc.)
• Maintain a well articulated and properly detailed working BEO in TripleSeat and communicate with other departments throughout the planning process.
• Create and analyze monthly and weekly Event Department Revenue vs. Cost Report
• Other duties, projects, tasks as per business need

About Us

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award-winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that - we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of top-notch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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