Events Manager

Pittsburgh, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

flexible savings accounts

Employee Discounts

Job Description

City Winery is a unique and dynamic hospitality company that masterfully blends the worlds of wine, food, and live music to create an unparalleled cultural experience. Established in 2008 by music industry visionary Michael Dorf, City Winery has rapidly grown into a nationally recognized brand. The company operates as a fully functioning urban winery combined with premier intimate concert venues, culinary classes, private event spaces, and fine dining options. Its distinctive concept brings the essence of the wine country experience directly into the heart of major cities, crafting a sophisticated atmosphere for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and cultural patrons alike.... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years' experience in event sales or management or equivalent relevant experience
Strong customer service orientation skills
Proven revenue and budget management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Knowledge of practices and procedures of on-premises events
Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Professional and effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays if needed due to events

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years' experience in event sales or management or equivalent relevant experience
Proven background in strategizing and executing on-premises events
Strong customer service orientation skills
Proven revenue and budget management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Knowledge of on-premises event practices and procedures
Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Professional and effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, both written and oral
Appreciation and general understanding of the music, food, and wine business
Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed due to events

Job Duties

Creatively sell all event spaces in alignment with budgets
Curate, coordinate, and manage designated events from point of contract to hands-on execution
Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships and positive brand impressions
Maintain correspondence and handle all details of events with clients throughout event preparation and execution to ensure clients' needs are met and/or exceeded
Utilize appropriate documents from the Event Director and client to create and maintain physical file for each event
Create organized and detailed banquet event orders (BEOs) to be passed along to other departments to ensure smooth execution on the day of event
Work directly with Executive Chef, Winery Department, GM and FOH Managers to secure event needs for execution
Schedule and conduct site tours with prospective and confirmed clients
Find opportunities to up sell (custom label wine, beverage upgrades, menu upgrades, etc.)
Create addendums for any additions to the original contract
Participate in weekly event production meetings to communicate BEOs
Collect all payments and correspond with accounting to ensure receipt
Oversee event set-up and facilitate event by introducing client to Front of House Manager
Be available for questions during event set-up and check event periodically
Establish and maintain department filing system to ensure efficiency and organization
Maintain existing department resources such as menus, wine lists, tasting notes, and vendor catalogs
Maintain a properly detailed working BEO in TripleSeat and communicate with other departments
Create and analyze monthly and weekly Event Department Revenue vs. Cost Reports
Perform other duties or projects as needed based on business requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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