Director of Weddings & Events
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
Fairview Wedding & Events is looking to add that next superstar to our team! We have 8 locations currently in California and are still growing! We are searching for a Full-time Director of Weddings & Events to join our Crystal Springs (Burlingame) location. This location performs over 100 weddings per year so if you are looking for a fun and active work environment this place is for you. On the job sales, planning and coordination training will be provided so if you have the passion but may lack some of the experience do not hesitate to make contact.
Job Description:
- Providing a consultative sales approach, allowing prospective clients the opportunity to plan a uniquely perfect day to meet their dreams
- Guide prospective brides on a property tour, answering questions and addressing concerns
- Write contracts and proposals following solicitation of customers to formally document oral agreements and terms.
- Maintain communication with clients in-order to ensure that signed contracts, deposits and any other pertinent information is received and handled in a timely manner
- Available to work evenings and weekends in support of events hosted by Fairview Weddings & Events.
Candidate we are looking for will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- A genuine interest in weddings and planning a unique wedding day
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good knowledge about event management skills.
- Has high computer literacy to use PC (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) We use Salesforce CRM software.
- High organizational, supervisory and managerial skills
- Experience in a similar sales or service position preferred
- Strong planning and organizational skills to effectively coordinate and manage all size events.
Total Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 per year (estimated)
- $18-$20 per hour (2-5 hours of overtime per week)
- $8,000-$10,000 commission potential
Pleas respond through the Indeed posting. If you do not have Weddings and Events work experience please note in the cover letter/message why you are interested in this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Director of Weddings & Events roles across CourseCo Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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