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Event Manager
Job Description
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to promote and book on-premise events at our brewery.
- Cultivate relationships with potential clients, including corporate clients, local organizations, and individuals, to generate event leads and secure bookings.
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their event needs and provide tailored recommendations and solutions.
- Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including logistics, staffing, vendor management, and budgeting.
- Ensure seamless execution of events, overseeing setup, operation, and breakdown, and ensuring exceptional customer service throughout.
- Actively participate in industry networking events and trade shows to expand our network and increase brand visibility.
- Track and analyze event performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Proven experience in event management, preferably in the hospitality or beverage industry.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with close attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
- Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, including a percentage of event sales.
- Opportunities for professional growth within the organization.
- Employee discounts and perks at our brewery.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Meet Your Recruiter
Tim Bishop, CPC
Franchise Partner | Restaurant Division
Tim Bishop joins Gecko Hospitality as a Franchise Partner. Tim has more than 25 years of restaurant operations experience. Most recently as an Area Director for Bob Evans Restaurants, he ran restaurants spread across a 3 state territory. Tim has also worked for Walt Disney World as a Chef as well as time spent early in his restaurant career in catering for a country club.
Tim has a strong knowledge of the cities and states in which he recruits for and specializes in building strong relationships. Tim prides himself on being a good listener and getting to know and understand the needs of his clients as well as the candidates. When this happens, the recruiting process becomes a win-win scenario for everyone. Being a game changer and helping someone find their dream job is his goal! His work ethic and self-motivation are what helps make a difference for his candidates and his clients!
He and his family are involved in their local church and enjoy volunteering their time to help in the community.
Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States and Canada have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.
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