Wedding & Event Sales & Experience Lead

Villabellezza; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Bellezza is seeking an experienced Event Sales & Delivery professional to sell, plan, and coordinate weddings, corporate events, private dinners, celebrations, and other events at our winery in Pepin, Wisconsin.

This customer-facing sales and coordination role guides clients from inquiry through successful event execution, coordinating with restaurant, culinary, beverage, facilities, and events teams to ensure every detail is perfect.

Qualifications

• Experience in event sales, event coordination, hospitality, catering, hotels, restaurants, wedding venues, resorts, wineries, or related business.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with prospective customers and close sales.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Confidence managing multiple events and clients simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment and the ability to solve problems during live events.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends when events require it.
• Prior winery experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to event inquiries and develop prospective clients into booked events.
• Conduct tours and consultations with prospective clients.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, menus, and event plans.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate event details with restaurant, culinary, beverage, facilities, and event teams.
• Develop detailed event schedules and ensure commitments are communicated and executed.
• Coordinate with outside vendors (florists, photographers, entertainment, rentals).
• Be present for major events and help ensure successful execution.
• Follow up with clients after events to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospective events and follow up on open opportunities.
• Develop new sources of event business (weddings, corporate events, private dining, group events).
• Maintain accurate event information, contracts, deposits, and customer records.

Skills

Event sales

Event coordination

Hospitality

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Job description

Villa Bellezza is seeking an experienced Event Sales & Delivery professional to sell, plan, and coordinate weddings, corporate events, private dinners, celebrations, and other events at our winery in Pepin, Wisconsin.

This customer-facing sales and coordination role guides clients from inquiry through successful event execution, coordinating with restaurant, culinary, beverage, facilities, and events teams to ensure every detail is perfect.