Join Our Wedding Team – Grow With Us!
Lakeview Gardens is seeking a motivated, sales-driven Venue Manager to lead wedding and event sales while overseeing the day-to-day operations of our venue.
This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, customer-focused, and comfortable balancing sales, team leadership, and event operations, with the flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Manage incoming wedding and event inquiries and provide timely, professional follow-up.
- Lead venue tours and guide prospective clients through the booking process.
- Follow up with prospective clients and help convert inquiries and tours into bookings.
- Identify opportunities to improve booking conversion and overall venue sales.
- Develop and maintain relationships with wedding planners, coordinators, and other industry professionals.
Team Leadership & Management
- Supervise and train event helpers and seasonal event staff.
- Conduct performance reviews for event staff and provide ongoing coaching.
- Manage staffing needs based on the event schedule.
- Recognize and resolve problems quickly and professionally.
Wedding & Event Operations
- Oversee the setup, execution, and breakdown of weddings and other events.
- Ensure events are properly staffed and prepared according to event requirements.
- Coordinate with the event team to ensure smooth execution and a high-quality guest experience.
Vendor Relationship Management
- Maintain professional relationships with wedding service vendors.
- Review vendor performance and address service concerns when necessary.
- Work with vendors and internal teams to support successful event execution.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Maintain high standards for venue presentation, event execution, and customer service.
- Ensure wedding operations comply with applicable health and safety requirements.
Branding & Marketing Support
- Uphold the Lakeview Gardens brand, reputation, and service standards.
- Collaborate with the Social Media Manager and Marketing Team on venue content.
Qualifications
- Strong sales and customer service skills with a results-oriented mindset.
- Experience in wedding venues, hospitality, events, sales, or a related field preferred.
- Proven leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, staff, and vendors
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and dependable.
- Ability to manage multiple weddings, events, clients, and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain professional under pressure.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on event needs, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
- Experience with Asana, CRM systems, or similar project-management and sales tools is a plus.
- Comfortable on your feet for long periods and lifting up to 25 lbs
- Must have your own reliable transportation or live locally
Compensation:
Competitive salary + performance-based bonus opportunities
If you are passionate about wedding sales, hospitality, and creating exceptional client experiences, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in making every wedding day unforgettable at Lakeview Gardens!
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Experience:
- event sales /venue sales/ sales: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Umatilla, FL 32784 (Required)
Work Location: In person
