Director of Weddings

VSW is hiring a **Director of Weddings** to oversee and execute weddings sales through operations at the iconic winery location in Saint Helena, California. This is a full-time exempt position. Reporting to the Director of Winery Events, the ** Director of Weddings** position is responsible for maximizing revenue and managing all aspects of weddings from initial inquiries, site visits, sales, contracts, and communication with couples through event execution. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be: • Passionate and experienced in wedding planning and event execution • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple accounts simultaneously • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, but not required • 3-5+ years active experience in wedding planning and hospitality • Outstanding interpersonal skills and communication (both written and verbal) with clients, vendors, co-workers and management • Knowledgeable of contract creation, management, and financial reporting • Effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as they arise • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions Ensure VSW core values and standards are consistently maintained and enforced • Manage sales and monthly revenue reports and wrap ups delivered to Director of Winery Events and the President of VSW • Respond to all wedding inquiries in a prompt and professional manner, assisting clients on options best suited to both the couple’s needs and the winery’s successful operation while providing excellent service • Conduct site visits and follow ups with the potential clients to secure future business • Prepare contracts and invoices and process all booking and collection of payments with attention to deadlines and accuracy • Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines • Stay updated with industry trends, continually seeking opportunities from unique resources such as wedding professional associations, bloggers and influencers, vendors, and sourcing sites • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner • Collaborate with marketing department to increase leads • Conduct personal consultations, wedding planning meetings and final meetings for clients through closing the sale and finalizing contracts with clients.

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