Event Coordinator

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Do you thrive on the thrill of sales, and the challenge of rolling up your sleeves to get things booked? 
• Do you live and breathe hospitality? Are you obsessed with making clients feel valued and taken care of?
• Do you take pride in keeping your systems meticulously organized and up-to-date? 
• Are you a bit fanatical about the details, making sure things are buttoned-up and done just right?
• Are you the type of person that takes your career seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!

WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

• PPO medical, dental, & vision Insurance with 50% company contribution
• 401K retirement savings plan w/ 3% company match
• 1 week of paid time off
• Flexible days off, typically back-to-back
• A generous, never-expires, $150 monthly food & drink allowance
• A 20% employee discount on food & drinks anytime you're not working, for you & your whole table
• Free Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner boxes for you & your family - so you don’t have to cook on the holidays!
• Attendance at fun, "State of the Company" company events twice a year
• Access to lots of company-paid business coaching & resources
• As a company, we run on EOS; so we're a collaborative, strategic, and winning team (i.e. no more meetings that just waste your time - promise!)
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & your birthday off, automatically
• The opportunity to grow quickly with a forward-thinking company that regularly reinvests in itself and its people

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Sales Coordinator, you'll be on the front lines of all day-to-day sales. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:

» ① Thriving Sales Pipeline

When a lead comes in, you’re all over it, bb! You’ll turn leads into opportunities with lightning-fast responses and thoughtful follow-ups, making it ridiculously easy for clients to say “BIG YES” to taking the next step. Thanks to you, our sales pipeline is thriving and full of opportunities ready to be won.

» ② Fully-Booked Event Calendar

Keep our calendar absolutely *brimming* with booked events! You’ll guide our clients through the rest of the sales process by delivering just-right proposals and uniquely-personalized tastings, turning potential opportunities into real bookings - over and over and over again! No opportunities left hanging, no dates left empty. 

» ③ Deliver a ‘Human-First’ Sales Experience

Make our clients feel like the main character , always. Discover their quirks, remember their must-haves, and make them feel exceptionally seen, heard, and cared for throughout the sales process. You’ll lead with authentic guidance, zero pushy sales talk, and voilà! - you’ll create a natural pull towards yes - every damn time ! 

» ④ Organized & Up-to-Date CRM

Our CRM is where the magic happens, and you’ll keep it *immaculate*. You’ll ensure that every interaction, status, and detail - for every client - is accurate and up-to-date. Thanks to your meticulous record-keeping, everyone knows exactly where things stand in the sales process - no guesswork, no missing info, just a system that keeps the team on track. 

» ⑤ Flawless Event Handoffs

You’re the glue, boo boo!  You’ll hand off booked events from the sales team to the ops team with everything locked and loaded. Contract? Signed. Deposit? In da bank. Event details? Crystal-freaking-clear. No loose ends, no questions, just everything the ops team needs to finalize the event with ease. 

*As a disclaimer*: This is a new-ish position, in a rapidly growing company, in an always-changing industry. That means that this position and its responsibilities will continue to evolve. So, if you're change-adverse, this job ain't it.

That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to try new things - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.

PAY

The total compensation for this position will be between $50000 - $55000 per year. The base salary depends on relevant experience. 

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time, with a semi-set schedule designed around the demands of our sales volume. This position will work a mix of weekday and weekend days based on sales activity, special events, and client meetings. Our Sales Coordinator will work 5 days, and typically 45-ish hours per week.

WILL YOU FIT IN HERE? 

Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they’re not just bullsh*t words slapped on a wall - they’re who we are - and they’re non-negotiables for working here. You’ll feel super *comfy* and right at home if these words describe you:

» You Come With Batteries Included

You’re a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn’t need hand-holding to get things done.

» You’re Scrappy

You’re a resourceful problem solver who makes things happen; if there’s no door, you get in through a window.

» You Take Your Work Seriously

You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the *right* way.

» But, You Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

You’re a positive team player who’s quick to laugh at your own mistakes, open to feedback, and humble about your wins.

And if these words *don’t* describe you? You’ll be decidedly *uncomfy* here. So, fair warning - If you’re a cranky a** problem-bringer who’s cool being super-mid at your job and needs constant hand holding… may we suggest… working literally anywhere else?

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

• At least 2 years of professional sales experience
• Experience in an equivalent Sales role, specifically in the Catering & Event industry, strongly preferred
• A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or similar, a major plus!
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have open availability - including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have the ability to regularly work 45-ish hours per week
• Must have a valid driver's license & sole access to a personal vehicle
• Familiarity with Tripleseat, Toast, & Total Party Planner - a plus!



Wooden Paddle is 11-years-young restaurant & catering company, started in 2013. (That's a whole middle-schooler ago!)
Our purpose, and the reason we exist, is to be 'The Place You Want to Be'. 📍
Our niche, and the thing we work really freaking hard to do better than anyone else, is creating ✨ Super Fun Dining Experiences✨.
Our focus is shareable, wood-fired comfort foods 🍕, artsy cocktails 🍸, & good-time energy 💁‍♀️.
As a team, we're scrappy go-getters who don't take ourselves too seriously - but we take our food, drinks, and hospitality *extremely* seriously.
And we're all on a mission to hit 10 Million Good-Time Guest Experiences by 2033! Come for the pizza, stay for the party bb! 🎉

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000