Join our Sales & Catering team!
The Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and relationship-driven Weddings & Events Sales Manager to help couples and clients create unforgettable events while growing our wedding and social event business.
If you enjoy building relationships, exceeding sales goals, planning memorable celebrations, and seeing your events come to life, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Summary
The Weddings & Events Sales Manager is responsible for generating revenue through weddings, social events, and related food, beverage, and guest room sales. This position develops and maintains strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal departments to ensure every event is flawlessly planned and executed—from the initial inquiry through the final farewell.
The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building lasting client relationships. Success in this role requires excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to balance sales objectives with exceptional guest service.
About Us:
Locally owned and operated, the Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center is is proud to be one of the Fox Cities' premier hospitality destinations.
From elegant weddings and corporate meetings to banquets, conferences, and off-site catering, our team is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We take pride in providing outstanding service, supporting one another, and creating a positive workplace where hard work and teamwork are valued—and where we have fun along the way.
TEAM MEMBER PERKS / BENEFITS:
- Swim Days: Enjoy hotel pools & hot tubs with family & friends during designated team swim days.
- Fitness Center Access: Complimentary daily use of the hotel’s fitness center.
- Discounted Hotel Stays: Special rates at Best Westerns worldwide, including Friends & Family Rates at many locations.
- Dining Discounts: Save on meals at Batley’s Grill & Bar for you and up to 3 guests.
- Paid Holidays: Enjoy six paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue 1 week (5 days), after one year of employment.
- Personal Days: Begin accruing one personal day every two months worked; then earn 6 personal days per year.
- 401(k) Retirement Account: Begin investing with your first paycheck. Company match after one year (Currently 100% of your contribution up to 3% of your salary).
- Health Insurance Plans: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available, eligible the first of the month after 30 days. Company covers 70%-76% of health plan premiums.
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance: Eligible after 30 days of employment - Enroll in coverage such as Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Disability, Cancer, Life Insurance, and more.
Compensation
- Base salary: $45,000–$50,000 annually
- Monthly commission opportunities
- Total annual compensation typically exceeds $55,000, with high performers earning even more
Schedule
- Full-Time, Salaried position
- Approximately 45–50 hours per week
- Typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday
- Flexibility is required based on weddings, special events, and business needs
- Evening, weekend, and occasional holiday availability is required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is intended as a general guideline and is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned, and goals may evolve over time.
- Promote the hotel, banquet facilities, meeting spaces, and catering services to prospective clients
- Generate new business through networking, referrals, community involvement, and proactive sales efforts
- Respond promptly to phone, email, and online inquiries
- Conduct property tours and client consultations
- Assist clients with event planning, menu selection, tastings, and event details
- Prepare proposals, contracts, banquet event orders (BEOs), booking reports, and related correspondence
- Grow banquet food & beverage revenue as well as associated guest room sales
- Coordinate event details with clients and internal departments to ensure seamless execution
- Work closely with the Sales Team, Front Desk, Food & Beverage, Convention Services, Banquet Kitchen, and Revenue Management teams
- Build and maintain relationships with wedding vendors and community partners
- Maintain an active presence on platforms such as WeddingWire, The Knot, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other marketing channels
- Participate in marketing initiatives, networking events, trade shows, workshops, and community organizations
- Follow up with clients after events to encourage repeat business and referrals
- Meet or exceed established sales and revenue goals
- Maintain accurate records and an organized work environment
- Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and exceptional guest service
- Follow all company policies and procedure
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in hospitality sales, wedding sales, event planning, catering, hotel sales, or a related field preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred
- Proven success meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Wedding and/or event planning experience strongly preferred
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong organizational, time management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, spreadsheets, CRM software, and event management systems
- Experience with Opera or other hotel property management systems preferred
- Familiarity with current wedding trends and the hospitality industry
- Knowledge of digital marketing and social media platforms is a plus
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
Why Join Our Team?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the Fox Cities' premier event venues while helping couples and clients celebrate some of life's biggest moments. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional guest service, while enjoying competitive pay, commission opportunities, and excellent benefits.
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about sales, hospitality, and creating unforgettable events, we'd love to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Commission
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working toward sales goals, quotas, or revenue targets?
- What event management, CRM, or sales software have you used?
- Are you comfortable conducting venue tours and meeting with clients in person?
Experience:
- wedding sales, event sales, catering sales, or venue sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
