Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Events Specialist role reports directly to the Events Manager and is responsible for the coordination of onsite and virtual events, managing internal and external relationships, and assisting the Event Sales team with initial event inquiries. The goal is to provide epic High West experiences to all clients by creating unforgettable events that highlight the best of our brand. High West’s mission “to make delicious whiskey, to share our love of whiskey with our customers, and to celebrate our home, The West” and vision to “be known worldwide as a top tier Whiskey maker with the best visitor experience in the industry” will guide the activities of this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming event inquiries
  • Send venue packets and provide information on availability & pricing
  • Communicate and connect qualified “lead” with appropriate sales rep for contract
  • Send menus, floorplans, photos, etc.
  • Site walk-throughs with potential clients
• Work closely with Event sales team, building relationship with client throughout coordination process. Emphasis will be on social and wedding events.
• Manage and support clients throughout event coordination
  • Provide timely responses to questions and provide options
  • Food and beverage event menu creation
    • Menu tasting and chef consult
  • Floorplans, timelines
  • Work with event sales team in coordinating all final details with client
  • Communication with staffing managers, kitchen & finance to be sure all data is entered into event management system
  • Day of event lead
• Vendor and equipment coordination
  • Work with event sales reps for rental plans and ordering
  • Works with Event Ops to manage wedding and events equipment
• Support in weekly BEO meetings: Meeting efficiency and improve informing up and cross functions
• Drive increased revenue at each location through coordinating booked events
• Assist with coordinating High West promotional events

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in event coordination
• Passion for hospitality and events with a willingness to do what is needed to produce the best experience for our guests
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Verbal, written, listening & presentation
  • Ability to take direction and work with existing guidelines and processes
  • Ability to work with a diverse set of team members
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse set of clients
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, e-mail, restaurant reservation, POS and event management software
• Demonstrate a high level of follow through and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Dedication to providing excellent customer service
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry preferred
• Portrays High West core values
  • Example: Honest, fun, unpretentious, welcoming

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Physical Requirements: The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and bending are required.

Work Environment: Working conditions at an event may require the employee to be outside for extended periods of time and/or occasionally in a kitchen with slippery floors. Irregular shifts, nights, holidays, weekends, and long hours may be required, particularly when working an event. 

Location

Wanship, Utah

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Hospitality & Retail

The salary range for this role is:

$21.10 - $29.74

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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