Private Events & Marketing Coordinator Uncle Buck's - 3.6 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Part-time From $18 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Happy hour Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Event brand integration Event accessibility planning Event technology integration Event visual design Social media data High school diploma or GED Event guest experience design Facebook Private event promotions Event customer service Instagram Marketing Full Job Description Private Event Sales Your primary responsibility will be helping us generate and book new private events. Respond to private-event inquiries Follow up with potential clients Prepare and send event proposals Follow up with leads who have not yet booked Build relationships with local businesses and organizations Reach out to companies about corporate events, happy hours and private parties Develop new event leads through email, phone calls, social media and networking Help clients choose food, beverage and event options Upsell food and beverage packages when appropriate Maintain an organized list of leads, proposals and booked events Work with our management team to make sure event details are communicated properly Attend select private events to help with coordination and capture content Social Media & Marketing Create and post content for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok Create approximately 3-5 posts/reels per week Post stories throughout the week Take photos and videos of food, drinks, events and the restaurant Promote weekly specials, private events and upcoming activities Create content around Milwaukee sports and downtown events Engage with customers through social media Respond to event inquiries that come through social media Help build awareness of Uncle Buck's as a private-event destination Community & Business Outreach Develop relationships with nearby businesses, hotels, offices and organizations Identify companies that may be interested in hosting events at Uncle Buck's Attend occasional networking or community events Help distribute event information and promotional materials Look for creative ways to bring new customers and events to the restaurant What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Outgoing and comfortable talking to new people Friendly and professional A strong communicator Organized and good at following up Comfortable using social media Creative and able to come up with content ideas Comfortable making phone calls and sending emails Self-motivated and able to work independently Comfortable talking with business owners and potential clients Sales-minded and motivated by results Reliable and professional Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment Experience Experience in any of the following is a plus: Event sales Restaurant/hospitality Social media Marketing Sales Customer service Event planning Hotel or catering sales Restaurant or event experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right person. Compensation $18.00 per hour Approximately 20 hours per week to start. In addition to hourly pay, this position is eligible for commission on new private-event business personally generated and booked by the employee. Commission is based on qualifying new event sales and does not include taxes, service charges, or third-party/vendor charges. The more new business you bring in, the more you can earn. Schedule Approximately 20 hours per week , primarily during weekday business hours. Schedule can be flexible depending on business needs and events. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed for private events, networking opportunities, or content creation. We are looking for someone who can be flexible when important events or opportunities come up. What Success Looks Like The most important part of this position is generating new business . We're not measuring success only by followers, likes or how many posts are made.
We want someone who can:
Find people → Start conversations → Generate leads → Send proposals → Book events → Generate revenue. You'll have the opportunity to build your own client relationships and earn additional income through the private events you bring to Uncle Buck's. Why Join Us? Flexible part-time schedule $18/hour starting pay Commission opportunity Opportunity to grow with a locally owned Milwaukee restaurant Creative freedom with social media and marketing Opportunity to build real sales and marketing experience Work directly with ownership and management Opportunity for additional hours as the business grows
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 25.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance