Separk Mansion one of Charlotte's premier wedding venues is seeking an Event Director/Asst. Venue Manager to join our team.

Separk Event Directors are responsible for the hands-on management of the wedding experiences of our client couples from the first visit to our venue to welcoming them on their “Big Day”. Our Event Directors also coordinate the wedding “Day Of” for our couples.

We are considering candidates with a minimum of 3 years of full-time wedding planning or event planning, experience. The Event Director will also be responsible for assisting with the management of the venue operations, so experience managing staff in a team environment is highly desirable.

Event Directors possess a magnetic, high-energy personality with outstanding interpersonal skills. A successful Event Director has a good balance of the competitive drive needed to achieve sales goals, the patience to mentor junior staff and the genuine empathy needed to walk couples through the wedding planning process. The Event Director fosters strong relationships and rapport with our couples and team members.

Remember, we work when our clients and guests play, so weekend and evening availability is required. Qualified candidates have a positive attitude and a brilliant smile!

Our Event Directors have:

• Passion for weddings, events and HOSPITALITY !
• Tremendous interpersonal skills (Verbal/Written/Listening/Presentation)
• Minimum of 3 years full-time wedding planning/coordination or event planning experience required.
• Experience managing staff team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done
• Accountability and ownership for goal achievement
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends and evenings
• College degree or current affiliation with an accredited academic institution
• 3 years work experience in Catering /Hospitality /Hotel/Country Club/Event Venue environments preferred.
• Strong computer skills required. Experience with All Seated, and event/planning