Job Description

Chicago Winery-Wedding Sales Manager

(Relocation assistance offered for candidates relocating from outside the local market)

The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that’s bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine, or letting people discover a new passion on one of our winery tours. We do this while maintaining an approachable, warm, inclusive, down-to-earth attitude that reflects our passion to bring traditional winemaking into urban centers so people don’t feel they have to travel to experience the magic of winemaking.

We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.

Chicago Winery is seeking a talented salesperson with 5+ years experience in wedding sales to join its sales team and effectively maintain and grow event bookings. This position requires a personable, knowledgeable, and driven manager to maximize available inventory, meet with newly engaged couples, and passionately sell our amazing venue. The Wedding Sales Manager will report to the Director of Sales.

Responsibilities

Event Sales Execution:

• Meeting monthly sales goals and accurately tracking projections
• Updating, implementing and maintaining all sales collateral and website language in conjunction with the Marketing Team and Director of Sales
• Networking within the local market wedding industry to foster long lasting relationships with planners, industry influencers and vendors

Client Communication and Engagement:

• Managing all social event inquiries
• Taking clients through the full sales process from qualification, first appointment to post-booking, including but not limited to:
• Responding to inquiries, conducting qualifying calls, booking appointments
• Conducting on-site walk-through appointments
• Building client relationships
• Contract negotiations, closing & booking
• Collect deposits, additional payments and assist in final payment invoicing
• Follow-up and client maintenance until client is introduced to their event manager
• Attendance and participation at weekly sales and events meetings
• Continuously creating the vision of a unique venue experience for clients in line with the First Batch brand
• Attend all client wedding menu tastings and engage productively with existing clients

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wedding/social event sales
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Hospitality Management, Communications, or related degree from an accredited university
• Ability to negotiate and close deals consistently.
• Flexible schedule with weekends and nights available.
• Must demonstrate proficient knowledge and use of computer and basic programs (e.g., Google Suite including Google Docs & Spreadsheets). Knowledge of Tripleseat is a plus

Salary & Benefits

• $75,000K - $85,000K plus commission
• Sunday - Thursday schedule
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• FMLA
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts

First Batch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.