Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator (Full-Time)

Working at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers you the opportunity to work for one of the most beautiful places in Nashville. What does the Cheekwood Event and Rentals Team do and why join? By joining our team, you will get to assist in executing unique experiences, bring people together through events, thrive in a fast-paced environment with diverse challenges, and have the opportunity to work with clients to make their special occasions memorable. In addition to event responsibilities, this role serves as the lead marketing coordinator for the Events Department, overseeing social media, content creation, and photo asset management. Answer all lead inquiries regarding daytime bookings as well as ceremony bookings, all-inclusive packages, and evening Holiday LIGHTS proposal packages; answer client questions, discuss guidelines and payment procedures prior to booking.Answer phone calls and return voicemails in a timely manner.Oversee the Special Events email inbox; transferring leads into Tripleseat and forwarding leads pertaining to other departments to those departments as needed.Conduct site visits as needed for clients seeking elopements, ceremony bookings, all-inclusive packages, and other smaller scale bookings.Work with clients on event logistics post contract for all events booked.Act as Event Venue Supervisor for specific ceremony only bookings, duties including but not limited to coordinating with Month of Coordinator, communicating all venue details, escorting couple and bridal party on golf cart, providing champagne toast, closing out ceremony and checking out rentalsMaintain and oversee package inventory, such as champagne flutes, and look for new ways to enhance current packages by means of industry trends and meeting client needs.Assist Event Sales Manager by conducting and converting larger event bookings as assigned.Assist Event Sales Manager in maintaining all sales/package documents, email templates, profit tracking sheets, EOY reports, and generating new revenue opportunities.Assist Director of Events with execution and coordination for Cheekwood and vendors for internal events including but not limited to Development, Public Programs, President’s Office.Oversee all Cheekwood internal booking requests and communicate any issues via JIRA.Record all site visit client arrivals and event information in the Site Visit Log.Review rental orders, floor plans, timelines, and parking maps for external clients as needed.Work directly with photographers to obtain photo galleries from all events; assist Event Sales Manager with photo file management and upload photos to SharePoint and Pics.io.Knowledgeable of all Cheekwood rules and regulations regarding event planning and execution.Responsible for training and supervising staff as determined by the Event Managers.Required to be on-site for the duration of all weddings/events as assigned.Serve as the onsite Cheekwood liaison between clients and vendors during a variety of events including weddings, corporate, and development/sponsor from set up to tear down.Oversee/supervise bar staff for private and public events as assigned.Responsible for ensuring that all caterers and wait staff clean the buildings inside and out before leaving the property; responsible for overseeing all vendor loads out as assigned.Responsible for post event site final clean-up and trash removal.Represents and delivers excellent customer service in keeping with Cheekwood’s brand.Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times.Adheres to all Cheekwood policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Serve as lead marketing coordinator for Weddings & Private Events.Oversee and execute social media strategy including content calendars, captions, and scheduling.Capture, create, and edit wedding/event content including Reels/TikToks, styled shoots, proposal content, and promotional pieces.Manage acquisition, organization, and curation of all wedding and event photo assets.Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure content alignment.Assist in developing new marketing initiatives including editorial submissions, blog content, newsletters, and website updates.Identify trends and opportunities to improve venue visibility and increase traction for less-booked spaces.Requirements