Event Sales & Outreach Coordinator

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?

This dynamic role is based at the James B. Beam Distillery in Clermont, KY, within the Events Department. The Event Sales & Outreach Manager will be responsible for driving revenue
through event sales, managing group visits, and representing the homeplace in community outreach initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

Event Sales:
o Manage all facility event inquiries and bookings.
o Manage the average annual revenue generated at approximately. $450,000+ per year
o Coordinate events contribution that assist in The Kitchen Table generating $850,000 in annual event Food & Beverage revenue.
o Assist Homeplace Coordinator in events that generate $1,200,000 in revenue for the American Outpost.
o Ensure effective communication regarding all facility usage on campus.
o Manage external event staffing needs.
o Manage vendor relationships for event assets.
o Manage external event and facility rental budgets.
o Create unique and customized event experiences for clients.
o Maintain accurate historical data on event visits for budgetary purposes.
Group Management:
o Cultivate and manage relationships with group vendors and travel companies.
o Schedule and manage large-scale group visits, tailoring experiences to meet the specific needs of expected 200+ unique groups per year.
o Maintain accurate historical data on group visits for budgetary purposes.
Community Outreach:
o Represent the distillery at community events, including chamber of commerce meetings, tourism events, business expos, and relevant trade shows.
o Build and maintain a contact list for future outreach efforts.
o Manage the 4+ third-party facility rental websites we operate.
General Support: Contribute to other American Outpost functions as needed.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 3 years of successful experience in hospitality operations, event sales, or a related field.
Financial Management: Experience managing budgets and accounting.
Organizational & Time Management: Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Results-Oriented: Proven ability to drive results independently and as part of a team.
Education: College degree preferred.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.

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