SALARY INFORMATION

Base salary plus commission and additional bonus potential

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a full-time salaried position. In addition to standard office hours, the candidate must be available to work most weekends from April – mid November. Flexible time during December – March.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Acquaviva Winery is searching for a quality, attentive, and highly organized hospitality professional to join our team as a full-time wedding and event manager. Acquaviva Winery is an 85-acre estate vineyard and winery specializing in weddings and private events in the western suburbs of Chicago. As a family-owned and operated company, our mission is to provide outstanding service to our clients and guests. Our business is based on creating and delivering exceptional experiences by selecting the right people to join our team.

We are seeking a hard-working individual with extensive wedding and event venue experience to lead our event operations. As Event Manager you’ll be responsible for working directly with our clients to prepare for and execute their events. Responsibilities will include scheduling tours, conducting tours, negotiating contracts, planning the logistics of events, maintaining vendor relationships, creating media content, evaluating advertising programs, acting as point of contact for our wedding couples from the planning process through the final event, and more.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Be an expert on all details regarding weddings & events at Acquaviva Winery
Be the first point of contact for potential clients at Acquaviva Winery
Ensure all client communications are responded to in an enthusiastic and timely manner
Maintain Acquaviva’s event tour calendar, lead venue tours, coordinate client tastings and final details meetings
Develop relationships with potential clients (non-wedding) for facility rental opportunities
Assist with content creation to promote Acquaviva on all social media platforms
Collaborate with our clients, vendors, and Acquaviva team members to successfully execute all events
Work with our advertising partnerships to ensure we are benefiting from every opportunity
Assist with day-of logistics planning from start to finish
Provide prompt responses and unparalleled service throughout the planning process
Follow up with clients and photographers post-event for client testimonials and photo releases
Emphasize eagerness to please and be happy to assist
Support management with various admin, venue, and event responsibilities
Hire and train interns
Prepare detailed wedding itinerary documents for venue staff to execute a successful event
Be the on-site point of contact during weddings (shared responsibility with Event Leads)
Confidently conduct wedding rehearsals, on-site ceremonies, and vendor run-throughs
Proactively handle and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day

Qualifications & Requirements

At least three years of management experience in the wedding, events, or hospitality industry required. Restaurant or venue experience in a demanding environment is strongly preferred
Present a professional appearance and demeanor
Excellent written and outstanding oral communication skills
Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills
Comfortable in the use of social media outlets including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and industry-specific mediums
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
A strong sense of urgency; self-directed with the ability to problem solve with little direction
Work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Driven to learn and maintain in-depth knowledge of the wedding industry
Coordinate logistics between multiple 3rd party vendors
Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time
Positive outlook during potentially stressful circumstances

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Event Management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Maple Park, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Acquaviva Winery

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