Private Events & VIP Specialist - Kelowna

Private Events & VIP Specialist
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Be part of the next great story in wine!

Mission Hill Family Estate:
Firmly rooted in the Okanagan, our family winery began with an audacious vision – to redefine what’s possible for Canadian wine in the eyes of the world. With have a deep commitment to the region, and a relentless passion to produce wines that can stand alongside the best in the world. Our wines are crafted with bold precision and an uncompromising respect for the diverse vineyards and micro-climates here, expressing the extraordinary history that began with one bold dream.
Our Culture:
We love what we do. We’re all in. It’s how we have accomplished great things. Like our amazing products and our brand, we want to tell you the exciting story of our winery, its growth, and our people. We’re on an amazing adventure and we want you to help write the next chapter with us. We are building a lasting legacy in the wine industry, and we’ve only just begun.

What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a high potential leader to lead the strategy, planning and execution of events with a goal to drive guest satisfaction, sales, and create positive impressions with all key audiences. Reporting to the Private Events Operations Manager, our Private Events & VIP Specialist will develop robust plans to ensure all events are executed to the highest degree of success.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and present detailed proposals for event participation to Sales, Brand, and Guest Experience teams, determine event budgets and plans for execution.
• Maintain annual Event Calendar and communicate internally/externally to all stakeholders.
• Develop robust plans to ensure all events are executed on-time and on-budget and with the highest degree of professionalism and success.
• Oversee event details such as décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, staffing, invitations, audio-visual, insurance, etc.
• Assess each event and create post-mortem report assessing the ROI, key wins, key losses and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage logistics for VIP visits including full cycle itinerary, reservations, and transportation
• Develop and oversee all VIP itineraries across our collection of estate properties
• Support sales efforts, including virtual tastings, contract preparation, and sponsor acquisition

What You Have:

• Organized, with excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• 3+ years of experience in events coordination or related field.
• Degree in marketing, communications or business administration required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Experience creating basic event collateral, such as ads, flyers, posters, etc.
• Strong creative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, and hard working.
• Ability to work evening and weekends to oversee and coordinate events.
• Possess a “can do” attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus.
• Able to work independently and “roll up your sleeves” to make things happen.
• High intensity team player who thrives in a fast paced, high intensity, dynamic environment.
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines, effective stress management skills.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive paid training and access to extensive wine education
• Monthly Employee Wine Allowance
• Competitive salary
• RRSP matching, DPSP, annual vacation, and more!
• Discounts at the Terrace Restaurant, Events, Experiences and at our Boutique on gifts and wine
• Free tastings for you and your guests
• The opportunity to work in a “Post Card” setting on our iconic property

At Mission Hill, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

Our business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now.
We have relentless drive and believe if it can be done, we’re the ones who will do it first.

Authenticity

We need to stay real because our brands, our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive.
When we have the best intentions for all, we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.

Simplicity

Our lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5?
We thrive in ambiguity and change, but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.

Humility
Egos distract us. When we’re humble, we’re open to listen, take feedback and change direction quickly.
We’re here for each other, and together we do great things.

Trust
We respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships, and we work hard not to break it.

We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today: www.missionhillwinery.com/Work-With-Us/