Job Summary
Company Potomac Point Winery
Location Stafford, VA 22554
Industries Food and Beverage Production
Job Type Full Time Employee
Years of Experience 2+? to 5 Years
Education Level Professional
Career Level Manager (Manager/?Supervisor of Staff)
Salary 35,000.?00 – 50,000.?00 USD /?year Bouses on events
Event Coordinator
About the Job
Description: High energy person who can coordinate, plan and manage multiple venues happening within the Winery compound or off.? Weddings, themed weekend events, tours, festivals, facility rentals and daily visitors are examples of the activities.?
Responsibilities: Planning of the initial bridal consultation through to wedding day events; planning and executing themed weekends for Agi-tourism; Coordinate tours of facility; Assist in the creation of an atmosphere of interest and fun for tourists; Develop promotional and marketing materials for facility and for specific events; Update and upkeep of web-site event’s calendar; Negotiate pricing and packages with outside vendors to support our venues; arranging with vendors to provide services; Arrangement, coordination and set-up of the winery facility for planned events.? Collect and manage payments for venues from clients.? Attend trade shows to promote facility.? Develop marketing strategies to increase visibility of winery to groups.?
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Must be able to create time-lines and adhere to them, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.? Public relations skills are key, daily interaction with clients and the public.? Must be comfortable selling and promoting our venue to others; Written and verbal communication skills are required; proficient with computer and willing to learn new software programs; love of people and wine-a must.? Natural ability to smile inside and out.?
Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the event coordination area to include weddings.?
Salary is negotiable with knowledge and experience.?
Bonuses predicated on facility and event bookings.?
Work week varies; the ability to manage one’s own schedule and that of the events.?
Medical insurance for employee
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Company Name: Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center
Fax: 1-617-385-4993
Mailing Address: One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA, US 02210
Contact Type: Employer
Job Details
Job Description: Scope of Position
As a Wedding Sales Manager you will be responsible for the sales, service, planning, organization, communication and overall execution of Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, as well as any other event that is sold or assigned. You will be an expert in analyzing the needs and expectations of the client as well as the ability of Seaport to meet and exceed those needs and expectations. You will be responsible for the clear communication of our client’s expectations to each internal department. You will be responsible for ensuring each department meets and/or exceeds the standards of our organization and our clients. A Wedding Sales Manager is empowered to negotiate with the client on any and all aspects of their event(s) in order to ensure their satisfaction and the ultimate success of the event(s) while contributing to Seaport’s ability to maximize revenue and profitability.
The Wedding Sales Manager is an integral part of the Sales Team and reports directly to the Director of Catering.
Schedule Requirements
Schedule will vary, and will include working evenings, weekends and holidays (as necessary) to cover events.
Key Responsibilities
* Qualify incoming social calls to determine the potential value of the business. If the potential business falls within the booking parameters of Wedding & Bar/Bat Mitzvah events, draft menu proposals and conduct site inspections in order to secure the related business. If the menu and the space are agreeable to the client, generate the booking contract, and send the contract to client for signature and deposit. Follow up as necessary to ensure proper return of the contract and deposits,
* Execute and service all weddings booked through the planning process. Including, but not limited to the following tasks: Meet with clients, conduct taste meals, create banquet event orders, manage wedding room block and cut off, attend all necessary meetings required to communicate event’s needs to the Seaport operation. Represent the needs and expectations of the client to all operational departments within the Seaport Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center Boston. Prepare and collect payment for event following all standard billing procedures.
* Be on sight to execute weddings and remain until the last guest leaves the ballroom.
* Responsible for the success of the operation through clear verbal and written communication, and living the established company values.
* Completes any duties and projects assigned by Director of Catering.
Required Job Knowledge and Skills
* Exceptional customer services skills.
* Strong organizational and planning skills required.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Working knowledge of hotel catering industry and wedding terminology.
* Computer skills including Delphi, Meeting Matrix, Word, Excel, and GEAC preferred.
Qualifications
* 2 years of Hospitality Sales, Banquet, event planning or related experience.
* Requires long periods of standing.
* Bachelor Degree required.
Job Requirements: .
Management Position? Yes
Entry-Level Position? No
Work Permit Needed? Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Job Available: Immediately
Industry Categories : Hotel/Resort
Position Categories : Sales
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