Events Manager

Huneeus Vintners; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Huneeus Vintners is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead high-end wine estate events and sponsor activities. You will manage cross-functional teams, plan multi-event strategies, and ensure flawless execution from concept to post-event review.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, ability to travel, and a track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences. Competitive benefits accompany a lucrative salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of high-end events and hospitality experience.
• Proven record of setting and meeting objectives.
• Experience leading groups and guiding partners.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism and proactive problem solving.
• Strong ability to work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proven leadership, guest service and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute company events and VIP trade visits aligned with brand standards.
• Coordinate event agenda, timeline, budget, logistics, and day-of execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Visitor Center Hospitality, Wholesale Sales and Leadership Team.
• Manage relationships with vendors and maintain budget within approved limits.
• Lead all event meetings and ensure timely follow-up and communication.
• Support hospitality and visitor center initiatives as needed.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel ability

Guest service

Sales and guest relations

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Events Manager

Corporate Full-time Regular St. Helena, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1316

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Huneeus Vintners is looking for an experienced and talented Events Manager to join our team. This role will work across all of our fine wine estates and be the lead to our internal and external high end events.

The Event Manager role is responsible for the project management, coordination, logistics, communication, and all other aspects of Huneeus Vintners events. This position designs and executes all company sponsored events. These events include, but are not limited to, trade events, distributor partnership events, gust events, sales and marketing team events, internal employee events, community partner events and others, as appropriate.

This is a key role within the organization and requires agility, clear and compelling communication, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

This position will also be asked to provide support for the hospitality and visitor center initiatives as business needs require. Responsibilities may include assisting with guest experiences, operational needs, and other hospitality-related initiatives that support the overall success of the Huneeus Vintners estates.

*The following reflects essential functions for this role but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Plan and execute company events and VIP trade visits that are in line with brand standards and highlight the excellence of Huneeus Vintners.
• Collaborate across key stakeholders within the Company to plan, lead, and coordinate event agenda, timeline, budget, logistics, and day-of execution.
• Ensure all stakeholders are consistently informed and aligned (Marketing, Visitor Center Hospitality, Wholesale Sales, Leadership Team).
• Collaborate with an onsite Visitor Center team across our estates (Quintessa, Faust, Flowers) that ensures that the production of all our events run smoothly and are professional in their execution from both an internal and external point of view, and in line with company goals, capabilities, and financial goals/budgets.
• Manage relationships with vendors (catering, staff, rentals, catering, deliveries).
• Manage and maintain financial spend within the approved budget.
• Responsible for scheduling and leading all event meetings with the necessary stakeholders.
• Responsible for follow-up, continued communication, and deadline setting of all parts of the events.
• Work closely with internal departments and stakeholders for internal company events.
• Oversee smooth progress of events by pre-planning and being present on the day of the event.
• Conduct post event meetings to review execution, learnings and feedback.
• Key events include, but are but limited to:

Internal multi day team events, involving cross estate activations

Trade leadership and incentive trips across all estates

Employee engagement events

Media trips

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• A minimum of three years of high-end experience in events and hospitality.
• Proven record of setting and meeting objectives is essential.
• Experience leading groups required, ability to provide guidance through partnership
• Creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism, and proactive approach to problem solving are all essential attributes for success in this position.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders simultaneously; collaborative, approachable, and able to build strong working relationships.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and consistently delivers results.
• Demonstrated leadership, guest service, and training capabilities, with the ability to motivate teams, resolve customer concerns, and implement consistent service solutions.
• Calm under pressure, with the presence and leadership skills to earn respect and maintain effective relationships with diverse customers and partners.
• Strong code of ethics and high level of integrity.
• Experience collaborating with thought leaders to develop impactful, inspiring, and customized experiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as required for work engagements.
• Excellent sales and guest service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Working knowledge of operational management tools and processes, including scheduling, inventory tracking, cash handling, retail operations, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Respectful, kind and professional.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to (40 Lbs)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and periodic overtime
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to walk on flat and sloped terrain
• Requires the ability to sit bend, stoop, twist and walk over uneven surfaces for prolonged periods of

Huneeus Vintners LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and **Affirmative Action** employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Salary: $85,000 to $95,000 plus annual bonus and very competitive benefit package