What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Sales Coordinator position at PlumpJack Group?
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE :
The Event Sales Coordinator must be an organized multi-tasker to assist the Event Sales Manager with administrative tasks and executing trade and large group tastings. This is a multi-faceted position that requires initiative, high energy level, and excellent communication skills with management, customers, and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Execution of on-site winery trade events, large group tasting experiences and events.
- Coordination of event logistics including functioning as the event lead, supervising, and participating in set up and break down, vendor communication, directing rental delivery and placement, decor, and all other special requests.
- Able to adjust the flow of the event should guests arrive early or late all while sticking to a firm event end time.
- Host in the tasting room when not scheduled to work events.
- Ensure the Winery and the Tasting room are cleaned and organized after each event.
- Follow daily operating procedures (open / close) for the tasting room.
- Communicates any guest, operational, or facility related issues to Event Sales Manager regularly.
- Oversees point of sale receipts related procedures; remains vigilant and consistent with winery inventory and accounting procedures; immediately informs managers of any discrepancies.
- The Event Sales Coordinator can demonstrate successful sales skills, promotes the sale of wine, membership, and can up sell customers.
- Works with the Event Manager to ensure the success of event wine sales
- Responsible for wine sales during events and must be able to maximize upselling and promote membership opportunities.
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