Private Events Sales Leader — End-to-End Hosting & Growth

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dining/product privileges

Job summary

Maplewood Public House in Glen Ellyn, IL seeks a Private Events Sales Manager to own the private events business end-to-end, from lead generation to onsite execution. You’ll coordinate with kitchen, bar, and floor teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and grow the events program across our venues.

This role combines outside sales and networking to recruit new business in Chicagoland, with strategic site visits, detailed event orders, and close collaboration with hospitality leadership

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Strong written and verbal correspondence.
• Proven ability to sell — prospecting, touring, and closing.
• Detail-oriented with concise communication.
• Able to self-manage and build processes from scratch.
• Comfortable with crowds and public speaking.
• Financial fluency — comfortable with P&Ls, costing, margins.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond professionally to event inquiries within one business day.
• Assess inquiries to determine ideal service format.
• Conduct site visits and tastings with prospective clients.
• Book events with menus, contracts, deposits, and timelines.
• Schedule events to maximize resources and protect dining operations.
• Network outside the venue to bring in event business.
• Maintain relationships with past clients for repeat bookings.
• Build and manage event orders and budgets.
• Lead weekly event reviews with leadership and staff.
• Act as onsite manager during events and ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Proven sales ability

Detail-oriented

Self-management

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Financial fluency

Night/weekend flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Business

Tools

Tripleseat

Perfect Venue

Toast

Job description

Maplewood Public House in Glen Ellyn, IL seeks a Private Events Sales Manager to own the private events business end-to-end, from lead generation to onsite execution. You’ll coordinate with kitchen, bar, and floor teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and grow the events program across our venues.

This role combines outside sales and networking to recruit new business in Chicagoland, with strategic site visits, detailed event orders, and close collaboration with hospitality leadership