Jobs · Management · Illinois

Event and Wedding Sales Lead

Southside Blooms · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead contact for all wedding and event inquiries
  • Conduct client consultations (virtual and in-person) to understand vision, budget, and scope
  • Create customized proposals, estimates, and contracts
  • Create floral recipes and submit flower orders
  • Follow up on leads and convert inquiries into booked events
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM/order management systems
  • Cook up with design, production, and delivery teams to ensure seamless execution
  • Met or exceed monthly and seasonal sales goals
  • Represent Southside Blooms professionally at site visits, tastings, and networking events
  • Identify opportunities to grow event sales and improve client experience

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in event sales, wedding planning, floral sales, or hospitality
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confident in sales conversations and closing contracts
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Able to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
  • Passion for events, weddings, and creative design
  • Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and CRM tools (experience with floral software a plus)
  • Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends during peak event seasons

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